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Rueckheim Family History

Rueckheim 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: Rueckert, Buchheim, Ruecker, Buckheit, Brueckner, Recker, Muecke

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Where is the Rueckheim family from?

You can see how Rueckheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueckheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueckheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rueckheim families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rueckheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rueckheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueckheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rueckheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rueckheim. 43% of Rueckheim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rueckheim women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Operator
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Rueckheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Rueckheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueckheim 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rueckheim. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rueckheim. For the veterans among your Rueckheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueckheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rueckheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rueckheim in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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