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Ruchaj Family History

Ruchaj 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: Buchan, Ruch, Kuchar, Mucha, Suchan, Rocha, Truchan, Kuchan, Ruschak

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Where is the Ruchaj family from?

You can see how Ruchaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruchaj family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruchaj's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruchaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruchaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ruchaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchaj 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ruchaj. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ruchaj. For the veterans among your Ruchaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchaj lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ruchaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ruchaj in 1979 was 88, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruchaj

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchaj 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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