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Ruckhaus Family History

Ruckhaus 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: Brockhaus, Backhaus, Eckhaus, Dickhaus, Buckhout, Rackham, Uphaus

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Where is the Ruckhaus family from?

You can see how Ruckhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckhaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ruckhaus families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruckhaus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ruckhaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ruckhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckhaus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ruckhaus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ruckhaus. For the veterans among your Ruckhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckhaus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Ruckhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ruckhaus in 1970 was 87, and 86 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruckhaus 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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