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Rudaw Family History

Rudaw 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: Rudow, Ruda, Rudat, Rusak, Rada, Buda, Daw, Rua, Ruan, Cuda

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Where is the Rudaw family from?

You can see how Rudaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rudaw family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rudaw's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rudaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudaw 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 33 census records available for the last name Rudaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudaw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rudaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rudaw. For the veterans among your Rudaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudaw lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Rudaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rudaw in 1975 was 66, and 69 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudaw 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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