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Ruud Family History

Ruud Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads called Ru(u)d in eastern Norway particularly from Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.

Compare Rud, Rood, and Roode.

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


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Where is the Ruud family from?

You can see how Ruud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruud family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ruud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ruud families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ruud families in 1891.
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What did your Ruud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ruud. 100% of Ruud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruud 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruud. For the veterans among your Ruud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruud lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ruud in 1945 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruud 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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