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Rudwall Family History

Rudwall 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: Hudnall, Rodwell, Rudell, Ruddell, Udall, Pudwill, Ridall, Rundall

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Where is the Rudwall family from?

You can see how Rudwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudwall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rudwall families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rudwall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rudwall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Rudwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudwall 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rudwall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rudwall. For the veterans among your Rudwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudwall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Rudwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rudwall in 1965 was 52, and 83 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudwall 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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