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Rudkins Family History

Rudkins Surname Meaning

variant of Rudkin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rudkins family from?

You can see how Rudkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Rudkins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rudkins families in 1911.
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What did your Rudkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker Wood and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rudkins. 100% of Rudkins men worked as a Cabinet Maker Wood and 91% of Rudkins 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker Wood
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudkins 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rudkins. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rudkins. For the veterans among your Rudkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudkins lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Rudkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rudkins in 1965 was 65, and 45 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudkins 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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