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Rucka Family History

Rucka 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, Rutka, Rucki, Rucks, Buck, Duck, Rock, Bruck, Rua, Huck

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Where is the Rucka family from?

You can see how Rucka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rucka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rucka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rucka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 14% of all the recorded Rucka's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Rucka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rucka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rucka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rucka. 54% of Rucka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    16%
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What Rucka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Rucka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rucka 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Rucka. 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 161 military records available for the last name Rucka. For the veterans among your Rucka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rucka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Rucka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rucka in 1961 was 41, and 71 in 2002.

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