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Rudasill Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Rüdisühli or Rüedisüli (see Rudisill ).

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


Similar surnames: Rudesill, Rudisill, Russell, Rudi, Fussell, Rodell, Rudolf, Rosell

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Where is the Rudasill family from?

You can see how Rudasill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudasill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudasill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Rudasill families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rudasill's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rudasill families in 1840.
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What did your Rudasill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudasill. 25% of Rudasill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rudasill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudasill were Carpenter and New Worker. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudasill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudasill 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Rudasill. 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 335 military records available for the last name Rudasill. For the veterans among your Rudasill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudasill lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rudasill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rudasill in 1961 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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