Rud Family History

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Rud Name Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Ruud. OV Hungarian (Rúd): from rúd ‘stick’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a soldier or a nickname for a fighter. BG Variant spelling of English Rudd. UK 3

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Jud, Rudi, Rue, Rudy, Ruud, Rad, Rod, Ree, Red, Rudd

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Rud Family Origin

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You can see how Rud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rud families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 54 Rud families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rud's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rud families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rud Family Occupations

What did your Rud ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Rud occupation in Canada was House Keeper. 40% of Rud's were House Keepers. A less common occupation for the Rud family was Woodman R.R. House Keeper, Farmer and Operator On Gzr were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rud.

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  • House Keeper

    40%

  • Farmer

    20%

  • Operator On Gzr

    20%

  • Woodman R.R

    20%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rud ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rud Historical Records

What Rud family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rud census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rud. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rud. For the veterans among your Rud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rud Life Expectancy

What is the average Rud lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rud in 1951 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rud

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rud 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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