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Ruddick Family Origin

Where is the Ruddick family from?

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You can see how Ruddick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruddick families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 291 Ruddick families living in Cumberland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ruddick's in the UK. Cumberland had the highest population of Ruddick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruddick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Ruddick Family Occupations

What did your Ruddick ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Ruddick family was Draper. Coal Miner, Farmer and Shepherd were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ruddick. The most common Ruddick occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 16% of Ruddick's were Coal Miners.

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  • Coal Miner

    16%

  • Farmer

    4%

  • Shepherd

    4%

  • Draper

    3%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ruddick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Ruddick Historical Records

What Ruddick family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ruddick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Ruddick

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Ruddick. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ruddick. For the veterans among your Ruddick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Ruddick Life Expectancy

What is the average Ruddick lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ruddick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ruddick in 1945 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ruddick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ruddick 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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