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Rudge Family History

Rudge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rugg.

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


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Where is the Rudge family from?

You can see how Rudge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 406 Rudge families living in Worcestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Rudge's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rudge families in 1891.
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What did your Rudge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rudge. 8% of Rudge men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Rudge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudge were Capstan Lathe Hand and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Rudge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudge 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Rudge. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rudge. For the veterans among your Rudge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudge lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rudge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rudge in 1960 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudge 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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