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Rudner Family History

Rudner Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Rudner family from?

You can see how Rudner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rudner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rudner families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rudner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rudner families in 1911.
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What did your Rudner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudner. 22% of Rudner men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Rudner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudner were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Salesgirl
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudner 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Rudner. 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 281 military records available for the last name Rudner. For the veterans among your Rudner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rudner in 1963 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudner 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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