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Rucki Family History

Rucki Surname Meaning

Polish:: variant of Rudzki. possibly also a habitational name for someone from a place called with ruta ‘rue’ (see Ruta).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rucki family from?

You can see how Rucki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rucki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rucki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rucki families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Rucki's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rucki families in 1920.
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What did your Rucki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rucki. 48% of Rucki men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rucki women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rucki were Painter and Presser.

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Rucki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Rucki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rucki 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Rucki. 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 397 military records available for the last name Rucki. For the veterans among your Rucki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rucki lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rucki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rucki in 1959 was 45, and 50 in 2004.

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