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Ruddick Name Meaning

English: nickname for someone resembling a robin from Middle English ruddok(e) ‘robin’ (Old English ruddoc a diminutive of rud(ig) ‘red’).

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


Similar surnames: Rudick, Rodrick, Riddick, Reddick, Ruddock, Roddick, Burdick, Bundick

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Where is the Ruddick family from?

You can see how Ruddick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruddick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 38 Ruddick families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ruddick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ruddick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruddick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruddick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ruddick. 65% of Ruddick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruddick women worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Ruddick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruddick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruddick. For the veterans among your Ruddick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruddick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruddick in 1945 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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