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Rudan Family History

Rudan Surname 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: Ruan, Rudman, Ruden, Rudin, Ruman, Ruda, Rudat, Rutan, Guan, Duan

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Where is the Rudan family from?

You can see how Rudan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rudan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rudan family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudan's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Rudan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rudan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudan. 100% of Rudan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rudan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Rudan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudan 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Rudan. 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 106 military records available for the last name Rudan. For the veterans among your Rudan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rudan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rudan in 1964 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudan 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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