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Ruchti Family History

Ruchti Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a derivative of Ruch.

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


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Where is the Ruchti family from?

You can see how Ruchti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruchti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruchti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ruchti families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ruchti's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruchti families in 1880.
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What did your Ruchti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruchti. 24% of Ruchti men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ruchti women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruchti were Carpenter and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Ruchti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruchti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruchti 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Ruchti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 673 military records available for the last name Ruchti. For the veterans among your Ruchti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruchti lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ruchti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruchti in 1954 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruchti ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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