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Rudershausen Family History

Rudershausen 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: Muehlhausen, Oberhausen, Ruderman, Niederhauser, Nordhausen

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Where is the Rudershausen family from?

You can see how Rudershausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudershausen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudershausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rudershausen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudershausen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rudershausen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rudershausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudershausen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rudershausen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rudershausen. For the veterans among your Rudershausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudershausen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Rudershausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rudershausen in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudershausen 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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