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Rudie Family History

Rudie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and German Rudi.

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


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Where is the Rudie family from?

You can see how Rudie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rudie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rudie families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rudie's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rudie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rudie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudie. 37% of Rudie men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Rudie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudie were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Rudie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudie 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Rudie. 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 433 military records available for the last name Rudie. For the veterans among your Rudie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rudie in 1963 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudie 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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