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Rudl Family History

Rudl 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: Rudi, Rude, Rull, Rudd, Rud, Rudy, Ruel, Ruda, Ruhl, Rudel

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Where is the Rudl family from?

You can see how Rudl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rudl families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rudl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rudl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudl 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 Rudl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudl. 100% of Rudl men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rudl women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Rudl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Rudl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudl 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Rudl. 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 121 military records available for the last name Rudl. For the veterans among your Rudl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rudl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rudl in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudl 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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