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Wruck Family History

Wruck Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle Low German wruk wrok ‘cantankerous’.

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


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Where is the Wruck family from?

You can see how Wruck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wruck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wruck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wruck families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wruck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wruck families in 1891.
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What did your Wruck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wruck. 32% of Wruck men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wruck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wruck were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wruck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wruck 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Wruck. 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 838 military records available for the last name Wruck. For the veterans among your Wruck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wruck lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Wruck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wruck in 1941 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wruck 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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