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Rudgers Family History

Rudgers 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: Rutgers, Rodgers, Rudge, Ruder, Rueger, Gudger, Rudiger, Odgers

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Where is the Rudgers family from?

You can see how Rudgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudgers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudgers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rudgers families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rudgers's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Rudgers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudgers 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 Rudgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudgers. 34% of Rudgers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rudgers women worked as a Farming. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudgers were Engineer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudgers 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Rudgers. 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 189 military records available for the last name Rudgers. For the veterans among your Rudgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudgers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rudgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rudgers in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudgers 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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