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Rudel Family History

Rudel Surname Meaning

German (also Rüdel): from a pet form of the personal names Rüdiger (see Rudiger) or Rudolf.

French (mainly Puy-de-Dôme): nickname derived from the (Old) French adjective rude ‘rude ignorant’.

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


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Where is the Rudel family from?

You can see how Rudel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rudel families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rudel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rudel families in 1911.
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What did your Rudel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudel. 45% of Rudel men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Rudel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudel were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rudel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rudel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rudel. For the veterans among your Rudel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rudel in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudel 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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