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Ruckle Name Meaning

South German (Rückle): from a pet form of Ruck

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


Similar surnames: Huckle, Ruckel, Runkle, Burkle, Tickle, Muckle, Geckle, Hucke, Rucker

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Where is the Ruckle family from?

You can see how Ruckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ruckle families living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ruckle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ruckle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruckle. 25% of Ruckle men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ruckle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruckle were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ruckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Ruckle. 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 795 military records available for the last name Ruckle. For the veterans among your Ruckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ruckle in 1956 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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