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Rudley Family History

Rudley Surname Meaning

see Rodley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rudley family from?

You can see how Rudley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Rudley families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rudley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rudley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudley 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 Rudley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rudley. 82% of Rudley 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
    82%
  • Laundress
    19%

What Rudley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rudley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudley 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Rudley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rudley. For the veterans among your Rudley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rudley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rudley in 1965 was 30, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudley 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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