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Ruckel Family History

Ruckel Surname Meaning

German (Rückel): from a pet form of Ruck

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


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Where is the Ruckel family from?

You can see how Ruckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruckel families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ruckel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruckel families in 1891.
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What did your Ruckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruckel. 27% of Ruckel men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Ruckel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruckel were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Ruckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckel 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Ruckel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruckel. For the veterans among your Ruckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruckel in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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