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Rudzik Family History

Rudzik Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a red-haired man from a derivative of rudy ‘red’.

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


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Where is the Rudzik family from?

You can see how Rudzik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudzik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rudzik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rudzik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rudzik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudzik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudzik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudzik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudzik. 70% of Rudzik men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

What Rudzik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Rudzik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudzik 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Rudzik. 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 170 military records available for the last name Rudzik. For the veterans among your Rudzik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudzik lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rudzik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rudzik in 1951 was 43, and 53 in 2004.

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