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Rudiger Family History

Rudiger Surname Meaning

German (Rüdiger): from the ancient Germanic personal name Rüdiger composed of the elements hrōd ‘fame renown’ + gār gēr ‘spear lance’ (see Roger).

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


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Where is the Rudiger family from?

You can see how Rudiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudiger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rudiger families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rudiger's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rudiger families in 1891.
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What did your Rudiger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Rudiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudiger 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 Rudiger. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rudiger. For the veterans among your Rudiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudiger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rudiger in 1958 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudiger 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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