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Rudat Family History

Rudat Surname Meaning

East German: nickname derived from Lithuanian rùdas ‘(reddish) brown’ probably referring to someone's hair.

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


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Where is the Rudat family from?

You can see how Rudat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rudat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rudat families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rudat's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rudat families in 1911.
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What did your Rudat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudat. 23% of Rudat men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rudat women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudat were Salesman and None.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • None
    34%

What Rudat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Rudat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudat 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Rudat. 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 666 military records available for the last name Rudat. For the veterans among your Rudat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudat lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rudat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rudat in 1944 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudat 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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