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Ruckle Family History

Ruckle Surname Meaning

South German (Rückle): from a pet form of Ruck

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


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Where is the Ruckle family from?

You can see how Ruckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ruckle families living in Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ruckle's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ruckle families in 1891.
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What did your Ruckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruckle. 100% of Ruckle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ruckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Ruckle. 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 795 military records available for the last name Ruckle. For the veterans among your Ruckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruckle in 1956 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruckle 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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