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Rudick Family History

Rudick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Ukrainian Rusyn and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Rudyk or Rudik. Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak Rudík: derivative of the Slavic nickname Rudy (Slovak Rudý) with the noun suffix -ik (Slovak -ík).

English (northern): variant of Ruddick. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Rudić (see Rudich).

Americanized form of German Rudich.

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


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You can see how Rudick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rudick families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rudick's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rudick families in 1911.
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What did your Rudick ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudick 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Rudick. 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 493 military records available for the last name Rudick. For the veterans among your Rudick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rudick in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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