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Ruckner Family History

Ruckner 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: Bruckner, Rucker, Luckner, Reckner, Rickner, Buckner, Tucker, Ducker

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Where is the Ruckner family from?

You can see how Ruckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ruckner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruckner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ruckner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruckner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Ruckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckner 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Ruckner. 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 208 military records available for the last name Ruckner. For the veterans among your Ruckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Ruckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ruckner in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2000.

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