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Rueckl Family History

Rueckl 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: Ruck, Muecke, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Kueck, Lueck, Ruel, Rucki, Rutecki

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Where is the Rueckl family from?

You can see how Rueckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rueckl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rueckl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rueckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueckl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rueckl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rueckl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Rueckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueckl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rueckl. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rueckl. For the veterans among your Rueckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueckl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rueckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rueckl in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2001.

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