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Rueder Family History

Rueder 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: Reder, Ruder, Roeder, Rieder, Rueger, Reeder, Lueder, Rudder, Rueter

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Where is the Rueder family from?

You can see how Rueder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rueder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rueder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rueder families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rueder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rueder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rueder 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 219 census records available for the last name Rueder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rueder 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rueder. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rueder. For the veterans among your Rueder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rueder lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Rueder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rueder in 1984 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rueder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rueder 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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