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Rhudy Family History

Rhudy Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Swiss German Rudy or Rhody.

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


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Where is the Rhudy family from?

You can see how Rhudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhudy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rhudy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhudy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhudy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhudy 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 Rhudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhudy. 35% of Rhudy men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Rhudy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhudy were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Rhudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhudy 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rhudy. 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 827 military records available for the last name Rhudy. For the veterans among your Rhudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhudy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rhudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rhudy in 1943 was 26, and 64 in 2004.

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