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Rudh Family History

Rudh 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: Rush, Ruth, Rudi, Rude, Ruch, Rudd, Rud, Rudy, Ruda, Rugh

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Where is the Rudh family from?

You can see how Rudh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rudh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rudh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudh 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 Rudh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Rudh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Rudh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudh 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Rudh. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rudh. For the veterans among your Rudh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rudh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rudh in 1962 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudh 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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