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Rudis Family History

Rudis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: possibly a variant of Rudys nickname for a man with brown or red hair from the adjective rudas ‘brown’.

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


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Where is the Rudis family from?

You can see how Rudis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rudis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rudis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rudis families in 1911.
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What did your Rudis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudis. 32% of Rudis men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rudis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudis were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Mill Operator
    16%
  • Sewer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudis 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Rudis. 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 355 military records available for the last name Rudis. For the veterans among your Rudis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rudis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rudis in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudis 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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