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Ruckdeschel Name Meaning

German: nickname for a traveling journeyman from Middle High German rucke ‘back’ + a diminutive of tasche tesche ‘bag’ hence ‘backpack rucksack’.

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


Similar surnames: Schmeichel, Meckfessel, Wunschel, Hubscher, Rudesill, Scherschel

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Where is the Ruckdeschel family from?

You can see how Ruckdeschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckdeschel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruckdeschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ruckdeschel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ruckdeschel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruckdeschel families in 1880.
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What did your Ruckdeschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruckdeschel. 28% of Ruckdeschel men worked as a Printer. .

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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

  • Printer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Ruckdeschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckdeschel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Ruckdeschel. 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 Ruckdeschel. For the veterans among your Ruckdeschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckdeschel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckdeschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ruckdeschel in 1959 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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