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Rucas Family History

Rucas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lucas, Ducas, Rucks, Ras, Rusak, Russ, Rua, Ducat, Ruan, Buras

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Where is the Rucas family from?

You can see how Rucas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rucas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rucas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rucas families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rucas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rucas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rucas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rucas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rucas. 100% of Rucas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rucas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Rucas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rucas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 73 immigration records available for the last name Rucas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Rucas. For the veterans among your Rucas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rucas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Rucas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rucas in 1971 was 54, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rucas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rucas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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