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Rudell Family History

Rudell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rudel. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the placename element rud ‘woodland clearing’.

It is combined with the suffix -ell, which is a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Rudell family from?

You can see how Rudell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rudell families living in Sussex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rudell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rudell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudell 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 Rudell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rudell. 100% of Rudell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudell 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Rudell. 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 552 military records available for the last name Rudell. For the veterans among your Rudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rudell in 1958 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudell 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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