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Rudo Family History

Rudo Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rudy

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


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Where is the Rudo family from?

You can see how Rudo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rudo families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rudo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rudo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudo 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 Rudo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudo. 34% of Rudo men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rudo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudo were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Press Operator
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Rudo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudo 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Rudo. 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 276 military records available for the last name Rudo. For the veterans among your Rudo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rudo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rudo in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudo 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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