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Rudt Family History

Rudt 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: Rudi, Rust, Rude, Rudd, Rud, Rudy, Ruda, Rutt, Rudat, Rudo

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Where is the Rudt family from?

You can see how Rudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rudt family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rudt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudt 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 Rudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Employ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rudt. 100% of Rudt women worked as an Employ.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    100%

What Rudt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Rudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudt 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rudt. 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 438 military records available for the last name Rudt. For the veterans among your Rudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Rudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rudt in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudt 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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