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Ruchhoeft Family History

Ruchhoeft 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: Buchheit, Buchholz, Eichhorst, Rycroft, Hoeft, Schoeff, Buckhout

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Where is the Ruchhoeft family from?

You can see how Ruchhoeft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchhoeft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruchhoeft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ruchhoeft families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruchhoeft's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruchhoeft families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ruchhoeft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchhoeft 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ruchhoeft. 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 Ruchhoeft. For the veterans among your Ruchhoeft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchhoeft lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ruchhoeft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ruchhoeft in 1969 was 67, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchhoeft 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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