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Ruddeforth Family History

Ruddeforth 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: Rushforth, Bridgeforth, Sudderth, Cudworth, Danforth, Rochefort

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Where is the Ruddeforth family from?

You can see how Ruddeforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddeforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ruddeforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ruddeforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ruddeforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruddeforth families in 1891.
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What did your Ruddeforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruddeforth. 60% of Ruddeforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Cotton Weaver
    40%

What Ruddeforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Ruddeforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddeforth 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 Ruddeforth. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ruddeforth. For the veterans among your Ruddeforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddeforth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ruddeforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruddeforth in 1969 was 75, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddeforth 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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