Rude Family History

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Rude Name Meaning

from a pet form of a personal name formed with Old High German hrod ‘fame’, for example Rudolf or Rüdiger (see Rudiger). from Middle High German rude, rü(e)de ‘hound’, probably applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of hunting dogs. EG

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rube, Ruder, Rode, Rudi, Rudge, Jude, Ruge, Aude, Duke, Rule

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Rude Family Origin

Where is the Rude family from?

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You can see how Rude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rude families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Rude families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rude's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rude families in 1891.
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Rude Family Occupations

What did your Rude ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rude. 10% of Rude men worked as an Agricultural Clerk and 54% of Rude women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rude were Engineer Turner Lipto Heavey and Slater Winder For Induction Motors E Eng

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Agricultural Clerk
    10%
  • Cabinet Maker joiner
    10%
  • Engineer Fitter turner Aircraft
    10%
  • Engineer Turner Lipto Heavey
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Retired Private Means
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Slater Winder For Induction Motors E Eng
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rude Historical Records

What Rude family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Rude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rude census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rude. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rude. For the veterans among your Rude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rude Life Expectancy

What is the average Rude lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rude in 1944 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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