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Ruddat Family History

Ruddat 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: Rudat, Rudman, Rueda, Rudd, Ruddle, Ruedas, Raddatz, Ruddy, Ruda

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Where is the Ruddat family from?

You can see how Ruddat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruddat family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruddat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ruddat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruddat 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 Ruddat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ruddat. 100% of Ruddat 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 Ruddat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Ruddat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ruddat. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ruddat. For the veterans among your Ruddat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Ruddat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ruddat in 1970 was 82, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruddat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddat 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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