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Ruckert Name Meaning

German (Rückert): see Rueckert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rueckert, Rucker, Buckert, Luckert, Rickert, Guckert, Rackers

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Where is the Ruckert family from?

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

What did your Ruckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruckert. 20% of Ruckert men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Ruckert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruckert were Farm Laborer and Clerical. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Clerical
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ruckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruckert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ruckert. For the veterans among your Ruckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruckert in 1948 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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