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Ruedy Family History

Ruedy Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Rüedy): variant of Rüedi (see Rude ).

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


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Where is the Ruedy family from?

You can see how Ruedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruedy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ruedy families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ruedy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Ruedy families in 1891.
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What did your Ruedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruedy. 18% of Ruedy men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ruedy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruedy were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Ruedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ruedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruedy 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Ruedy. 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 343 military records available for the last name Ruedy. For the veterans among your Ruedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruedy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ruedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ruedy in 1958 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruedy 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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