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Origins of the Ruck surname

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We have a total number of 9952 records for people with the last name Ruck.

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Where do most Rucks live?

In 1921, most Rucks lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Rucks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,800 records for the Ruck surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Rucks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ruck first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rucks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rucks in 1921
Domestic Servant

31

Dressmaker

28

Laundress

28

Cook Domestic

18

General Servant

18

Common Male occupations for Rucks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

78

Coal Miner

42

Blacksmith

40

Farm Labourer

37

General Labourer

35

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