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Rudeen Family History

Rudeen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Rudin or Rudén (see Ruden).

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


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Where is the Rudeen family from?

You can see how Rudeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudeen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudeen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rudeen families living in Kansas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rudeen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rudeen families in 1880.
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What did your Rudeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudeen. 25% of Rudeen men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rudeen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudeen were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudeen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Rudeen. 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 263 military records available for the last name Rudeen. For the veterans among your Rudeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudeen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rudeen in 1958 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudeen 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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