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Ruckell Family History

Ruckell 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: Ruckel, Rundell, Bucknell, Russell, Rockwell, Buckel, Rucker, Rickel

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Where is the Ruckell family from?

You can see how Ruckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ruckell families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruckell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ruckell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckell 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 139 census records available for the last name Ruckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ruckell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ruckell. For the veterans among your Ruckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruckell

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