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Ruchie Family History

Ruchie 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: Richie, Roche, Ouchi, Duthie, Buche, Ruch, Rucci, Ruhe, Riche, Rusche

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Where is the Ruchie family from?

You can see how Ruchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ruchie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Ruchie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruchie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ruchie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruchie 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 205 census records available for the last name Ruchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ruchie. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ruchie. For the veterans among your Ruchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ruchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruchie in 1976 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchie 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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