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Rudyk Family History

Rudyk 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: Rudy, Rudek, Rusak, Rudi, Rudge, Ruden, Radek, Ruck, Rude, Dudek

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Where is the Rudyk family from?

You can see how Rudyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudyk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rudyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Rudyk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudyk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rudyk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudyk 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 Rudyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudyk. 34% of Rudyk men worked as a Baker and 100% of Rudyk women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rudyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rudyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudyk 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Rudyk. 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 104 military records available for the last name Rudyk. For the veterans among your Rudyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudyk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rudyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rudyk in 1957 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudyk 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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