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Rudling Family History

Rudling Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rudland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rudling family from?

You can see how Rudling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Rudling families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rudling's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rudling families in 1891.
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What did your Rudling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rudling. 24% of Rudling men worked as a Schoolmaster and 81% of Rudling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudling were Motor Driver and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    24%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Lorry Driver
    16%
  • Motor Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rudling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudling 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Rudling. 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 346 military records available for the last name Rudling. For the veterans among your Rudling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rudling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rudling in 1966 was 70, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudling 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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