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Ruka Family History

Ruka 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: Rua, Ruta, Rutka, Luka, Ruda, Kuka, Hua, Duke, Rana, Mura

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Where is the Ruka family from?

You can see how Ruka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Ruka families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ruka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ruka families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ruka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruka. 47% of Ruka men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ruka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruka were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Ruka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruka 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Ruka. 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 184 military records available for the last name Ruka. For the veterans among your Ruka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ruka in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruka 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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