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Ruedinger Family History

Ruedinger Surname Meaning

German (Rüdinger): from a variant of Rudiger.

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


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Where is the Ruedinger family from?

You can see how Ruedinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruedinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruedinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ruedinger families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ruedinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ruedinger families in 1880.
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What did your Ruedinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruedinger. 44% of Ruedinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruedinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Hired Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ruedinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Ruedinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruedinger 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Ruedinger. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ruedinger. For the veterans among your Ruedinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruedinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ruedinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruedinger in 1962 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruedinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruedinger 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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