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Rudyard Family History

Rudyard Surname Meaning

From Rudyard (Staffs) which is recorded as Rudegeard in 100. The place-name probably derives from Old English rūde ‘rue’ + geard ‘enclosure yard’.

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


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You can see how Rudyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudyard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rudyard families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rudyard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rudyard families in 1891.
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What did your Rudyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rudyard. 60% of Rudyard 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%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Rudyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudyard 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Rudyard. 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 187 military records available for the last name Rudyard. For the veterans among your Rudyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudyard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Rudyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rudyard in 1964 was 90, and 81 in 1968.

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