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Ruckman Family History

Ruckman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rückmann: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic hrok ‘intent eager’ (Old High German ruoh).

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


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Where is the Ruckman family from?

You can see how Ruckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ruckman families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ruckman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruckman families in 1891.
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What did your Ruckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruckman. 100% of Ruckman 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 11,000 census records available for the last name Ruckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckman 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Ruckman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ruckman. For the veterans among your Ruckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ruckman in 1945 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruckman 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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