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Rudbeck Family History

Rudbeck Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sudbeck, Rubeck, Rudick, Robeck, Bubeck, Rudnick, Ruddock, Brubeck

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Where is the Rudbeck family from?

You can see how Rudbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rudbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rudbeck families living in Minnesota. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rudbeck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rudbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudbeck. 60% of Rudbeck men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Rudbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudbeck 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Rudbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Rudbeck. For the veterans among your Rudbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudbeck lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2000, in the United States, Rudbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rudbeck in 1942 was 28, and 93 in 2000.

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