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Ruckert Name Meaning

German (Rückert): see Rueckert .

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


Similar surnames: Rueckert, Rucker, Buckert, Luckert, Rickert, Guckert, Rackers

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Where is the Ruckert family from?

You can see how Ruckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Ruckert families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Ruckert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruckert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruckert. 100% of Ruckert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruckert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruckert. For the veterans among your Ruckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruckert in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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