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Rudberg Family History

Rudberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Rydberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rudberg family from?

You can see how Rudberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rudberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rudberg families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rudberg's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rudberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudberg 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 Rudberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudberg. 16% of Rudberg men worked as a Laborer and 62% of Rudberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudberg were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    62%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Rudberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudberg 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Rudberg. 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 193 military records available for the last name Rudberg. For the veterans among your Rudberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rudberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rudberg in 1961 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudberg 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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