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Ruddle Family History

Ruddle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ruddell.

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


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Where is the Ruddle family from?

You can see how Ruddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruddle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Ruddle families living in Wiltshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Ruddle's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Ruddle families in 1891.
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What did your Ruddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruddle. 9% of Ruddle men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Ruddle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruddle were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Ruddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruddle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruddle. For the veterans among your Ruddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ruddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ruddle in 1952 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddle 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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