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Rudger Family History

Rudger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rudge, Ruder, Rueger, Gudger, Rudiger, Rudder, Rodger, Ruger, Rudner

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Where is the Rudger family from?

You can see how Rudger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Rudger families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rudger's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rudger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudger. 67% of Rudger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Rudger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudger 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Rudger. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rudger. For the veterans among your Rudger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rudger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rudger in 1967 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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