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Rueda Family History

Rueda Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Rueda in Valladolid, Rueda de Jalón in Zamora, Rueda de la Sierra in Guadalajara, or any of the places called La Rueda from Castilian rueda ‘wheel’.

Latin rota.

Compare Catalan Roda.

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


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Where is the Rueda family from?

You can see how Rueda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rueda families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rueda's in USA. California had the highest population of Rueda families in 1880.
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What did your Rueda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Canner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rueda. 59% of Rueda men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Rueda women worked as a Canner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rueda were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    59%
  • Gardener
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canner
    40%
  • Power Operator
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Rueda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rueda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueda 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Rueda. 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 349 military records available for the last name Rueda. For the veterans among your Rueda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rueda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rueda in 1962 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueda 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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