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Rueckert Family History

Rueckert Surname Meaning

German (Rückert): variant of Rucker 1-3 or from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rīc ‘power(ful)’ + hard ‘hard bold’.

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


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Where is the Rueckert family from?

You can see how Rueckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueckert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueckert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rueckert families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rueckert's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rueckert families in 1880.
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What did your Rueckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rueckert. 31% of Rueckert men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rueckert women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rueckert were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Rueckert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rueckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueckert 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Rueckert. 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 455 military records available for the last name Rueckert. For the veterans among your Rueckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueckert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rueckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rueckert in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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