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Ruddoch Family History

Ruddoch 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: Ruddock, Reddoch, Murdoch, Rudich, Ruddick, Roch, Haddock, Paddock

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Where is the Ruddoch family from?

You can see how Ruddoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddoch family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Ruddoch families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Ruddoch families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Ruddoch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Ruddoch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruddoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Ruddoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddoch 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ruddoch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ruddoch. For the veterans among your Ruddoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddoch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Ruddoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruddoch in 1982 was 82, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddoch 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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