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Ruckus Family History

Ruckus 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: Rucks, Backus, Ruck, Rucker, Rufus, Brucks, Rocks, Ricks, Lucius

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Where is the Ruckus family from?

You can see how Ruckus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruckus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ruckus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruckus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruckus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckus 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 44 census records available for the last name Ruckus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ruckus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ruckus. For the veterans among your Ruckus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckus lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Ruckus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruckus in 1987 was 75, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruckus 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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