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Rudes Family History

Rudes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Slovenian Rudež: nickname derived from rud ‘red reddish’ or alternatively from rud ‘curly’ (standard Slovenian rod; compare Rodes).

In Croatia the surname is also found in the form Rudeš.

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


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Where is the Rudes family from?

You can see how Rudes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rudes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rudes's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rudes families in 1911.
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What did your Rudes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudes. 40% of Rudes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rudes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudes were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cutter
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudes 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Rudes. 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 401 military records available for the last name Rudes. For the veterans among your Rudes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rudes in 1958 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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