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Ruddles Family History

Ruddles 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: Ruddle, Riddles, Riddle, Randles, Huddle, Rudder, Rudes, Rundle

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Where is the Ruddles family from?

You can see how Ruddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruddles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ruddles families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruddles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruddles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Ruddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ruddles. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ruddles. For the veterans among your Ruddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ruddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ruddles in 1970 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddles 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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