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Rudek Family History

Rudek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion from a derivative of rudy ‘red’ (see Rudy).

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


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Where is the Rudek family from?

You can see how Rudek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rudek families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rudek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rudek families in 1920.
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What did your Rudek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rudek. 100% of Rudek men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Rudek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudek 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Rudek. 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 262 military records available for the last name Rudek. For the veterans among your Rudek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Rudek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rudek in 1957 was 55, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudek 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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