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Rudak Family History

Rudak 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: Rusak, Sudak, Ruda, Rudat, Rudek, Hudak, Rodak, Dudak, Rada, Buda

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Where is the Rudak family from?

You can see how Rudak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rudak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rudak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rudak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rudak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudak. 50% of Rudak men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rudak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Rudak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudak 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Rudak. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rudak. For the veterans among your Rudak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rudak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rudak in 1959 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudak 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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