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Rudesill Family History

Rudesill Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Rüdisühli or Rüedisüli (see Rudisill).

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


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Where is the Rudesill family from?

You can see how Rudesill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudesill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudesill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rudesill families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rudesill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudesill families in 1840.
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What did your Rudesill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudesill. 27% of Rudesill men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rudesill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudesill were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudesill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudesill 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rudesill. 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 551 military records available for the last name Rudesill. For the veterans among your Rudesill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudesill lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rudesill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rudesill in 1955 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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