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Rukwied Family History

Rukwied 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: Wied, Ried, Krumwiede, Ruwe, Rudie, Rumfield, Kiel, Duke, Wien, Kind

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Where is the Rukwied family from?

You can see how Rukwied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rukwied family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rukwied families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rukwied family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rukwied's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rukwied families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Rukwied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rukwied 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rukwied. 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 Rukwied. For the veterans among your Rukwied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rukwied lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Rukwied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rukwied in 1965 was 79, and 93 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rukwied 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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