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Rukl Family History

Rukl 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: Rull, Ruel, Ruhl, Duke, Real, Rush, Kuhl, Kuk, Russ, Rake

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Where is the Rukl family from?

You can see how Rukl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rukl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rukl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rukl family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rukl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rukl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rukl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rukl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rukl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rukl. For the veterans among your Rukl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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