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Rudlege Family History

Rudlege 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: Rutledge, Rudge, Budge, Ridley, Judge, Ridge, Dudley, Ruden, Rumler

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Where is the Rudlege family from?

You can see how Rudlege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudlege family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Rudlege families living in Alabama. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rudlege's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Rudlege families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudlege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Rudlege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudlege 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rudlege. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rudlege. For the veterans among your Rudlege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudlege lifespan?

Average Rudlege life expectancy in 1950 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudlege 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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