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Ruchert Family History

Ruchert 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: Richert, Ruckert, Buchert, Bucher, Richer, Kucher, Sucher, Rucker

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Where is the Ruchert family from?

You can see how Ruchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruchert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ruchert families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ruchert's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ruchert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruchert 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 Ruchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruchert. 47% of Ruchert men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ruchert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruchert were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Ruchert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Ruchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchert 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ruchert. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ruchert. For the veterans among your Ruchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ruchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ruchert in 1973 was 90, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruchert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchert 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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