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Rhude Family History

Rhude Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rude.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhude family from?

You can see how Rhude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhude family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Rhude families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rhude's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rhude families in 1911.
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What did your Rhude ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rhude. 43% of Rhude 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Fisherman
    29%
  • Engineer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhude 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Rhude. 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 420 military records available for the last name Rhude. For the veterans among your Rhude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhude lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rhude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhude in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhude 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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