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Ruckman Family History

Ruckman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rückmann: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic hrok ‘intent eager’ (Old High German ruoh).

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


Similar surnames: Rickman, Rockman, Luckman, Brickman, Jackman, Packman, Russman

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Where is the Ruckman family from?

You can see how Ruckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ruckman families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruckman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ruckman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruckman. 26% of Ruckman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Ruckman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruckman were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Ruckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruckman 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Ruckman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ruckman. For the veterans among your Ruckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruckman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ruckman in 1945 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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