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Rudel Family History

Rudel Name Meaning

German (also Rüdel): from a pet form of the personal names Rüdiger (see Rudiger ) or Rudolf . French (mainly Puy-de-Dôme): nickname derived from the (Old) French adjective rude ‘rude ignorant’.

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


Similar surnames: Radel, Rude, Rupel, Redel, Rubel, Trudel, Rodell, Ruckel, Ruge, Gruel

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Where is the Rudel family from?

You can see how Rudel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Rudel families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rudel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rudel families in 1891.
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What did your Rudel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rudel. 100% of Rudel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rudel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudel 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 Rudel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Rudel. For the veterans among your Rudel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rudel in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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