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Rudrum Family History

Rudrum Surname Meaning

see Rotherham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rudrum family from?

You can see how Rudrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudrum family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Rudrum families living in Norfolk. This was about 74% of all the recorded Rudrum's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rudrum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudrum 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 Rudrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rudrum. 34% of Rudrum men worked as a Farmer and 96% of Rudrum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudrum were Cowman and Unpaid Household 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Rudrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudrum 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rudrum. 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 83 military records available for the last name Rudrum. For the veterans among your Rudrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudrum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Rudrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rudrum in 1966 was 83, and 78 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudrum 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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