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Ruckstein Family History

Ruckstein Surname 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: Eckstein, Dickstein, Rutstein, Rothstein, Hulstein, Rusten, Zumstein

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Where is the Ruckstein family from?

You can see how Ruckstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckstein family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ruckstein family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruckstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ruckstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ruckstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckstein 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ruckstein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ruckstein. For the veterans among your Ruckstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckstein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Ruckstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruckstein in 1975 was 78, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruckstein 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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