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Ruddeck Family History

Ruddeck 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: Ruddock, Ruddick, Reddick, Rudick, Rudnick, Ruddell, Rudek, Sudbeck

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Where is the Ruddeck family from?

You can see how Ruddeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ruddeck family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ruddeck's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ruddeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruddeck 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 52 census records available for the last name Ruddeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddeck 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ruddeck. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ruddeck. For the veterans among your Ruddeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddeck lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Ruddeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruddeck in 1988 was 66, and 73 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruddeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddeck 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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