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Rucero Family History

Rucero 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: Lucero, Cicero, Ruberg, Rucker, Ruder, Bracero, Rogero, Rumer, Rivero

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Where is the Rucero family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rucero 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 Rucero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rucero. 60% of Rucero men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Rucero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rucero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rucero 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rucero. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rucero. For the veterans among your Rucero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rucero lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Rucero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rucero in 1970 was 65, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rucero 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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