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Ruediger Family History

Ruediger Surname Meaning

German (Rüdiger): see Rudiger.

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


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Where is the Ruediger family from?

You can see how Ruediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruediger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruediger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 41 Ruediger families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Ruediger's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ruediger families in 1880.
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What did your Ruediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruediger. 27% of Ruediger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruediger women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Ruediger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ruediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruediger 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Ruediger. 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 435 military records available for the last name Ruediger. For the veterans among your Ruediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruediger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ruediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ruediger in 1954 was 58, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruediger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruediger 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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