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Ruddock Family History

Ruddock Name Meaning

English: variant of Ruddick . This form of the surname is common in Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Haddock, Paddock, Ruddy, Reddick, Braddock, Bullock, Rock, Pidcock

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Where is the Ruddock family from?

You can see how Ruddock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruddock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ruddock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 279 Ruddock families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ruddock's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ruddock families in 1891.
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What did your Ruddock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ruddock. 10% of Ruddock men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Ruddock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruddock were Gardener and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Cowman
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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What Ruddock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Ruddock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruddock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ruddock. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ruddock. For the veterans among your Ruddock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruddock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ruddock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ruddock in 1955 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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