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Ruckstuhl Family History

Ruckstuhl Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably from a shortening of Middle High German ruck den stuol literally ‘move the chair’ perhaps a journeyman's nickname or a nickname based on the name of a game similar to musical chairs.

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


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Where is the Ruckstuhl family from?

You can see how Ruckstuhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckstuhl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruckstuhl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Ruckstuhl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruckstuhl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruckstuhl families in 1911.
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What did your Ruckstuhl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruckstuhl. 29% of Ruckstuhl men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ruckstuhl women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruckstuhl were Engineer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Messenger
    15%
  • Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruckstuhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckstuhl 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Ruckstuhl. 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 368 military records available for the last name Ruckstuhl. For the veterans among your Ruckstuhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckstuhl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckstuhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ruckstuhl in 1964 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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