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Rueckwald Family History

Rueckwald 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: Buchwald, Reckard, Reinwald, Gruenwald, Gruenewald, Duckwall, Ewald

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Where is the Rueckwald family from?

You can see how Rueckwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueckwald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rueckwald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rueckwald family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rueckwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rueckwald families in 1920.
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What did your Rueckwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rueckwald. 67% of Rueckwald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rueckwald women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rueckwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueckwald 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rueckwald. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rueckwald. For the veterans among your Rueckwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueckwald lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Rueckwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rueckwald in 1979 was 65, and 86 in 1997.

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