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Ruchers Family History

Ruchers 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: Bucher, Richer, Kucher, Sucher, Rucker, Ruther, Rusher, Recher

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Where is the Ruchers family from?

You can see how Ruchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ruchers families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruchers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruchers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ruchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ruchers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ruchers. For the veterans among your Ruchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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