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Ruckersfeldt Family History

Ruckersfeldt Name 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: Huckfeldt, Muckerheide, Bauersfeld, Sandersfeld, Rehfeldt

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Where is the Ruckersfeldt family from?

You can see how Ruckersfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckersfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ruckersfeldt families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ruckersfeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ruckersfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckersfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruckersfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruckersfeldt. 100% of Ruckersfeldt men worked as a Machinist. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ruckersfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckersfeldt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ruckersfeldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Ruckersfeldt. For the veterans among your Ruckersfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckersfeldt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Ruckersfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ruckersfeldt in 1962 was 80, and 50 in 1998.

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