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Rudus Family History

Rudus 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: Rufus, Redus, Rudis, Rudes, Rodes, Russ, Rudi, Rodis, Reus, Rudge

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Where is the Rudus family from?

You can see how Rudus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rudus families living in Mississippi. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rudus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rudus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudus 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 Rudus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudus. 100% of Rudus men worked as a Gardner.

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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

  • Gardner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Rudus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudus 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rudus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rudus. For the veterans among your Rudus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Rudus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rudus in 1976 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudus 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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