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Ruecker Name Meaning

German (Rücker): see Rucker .

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


Similar surnames: Rucker, Rueckert, Kuecker, Buecker, Roecker, Duecker, Rocker, Recker

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Where is the Ruecker family from?

You can see how Ruecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruecker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Ruecker family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruecker's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ruecker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruecker. 34% of Ruecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ruecker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruecker were Cook and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruecker 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Ruecker. 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 181 military records available for the last name Ruecker. For the veterans among your Ruecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruecker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ruecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruecker in 1948 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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