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Rudderforth Family History

Rudderforth 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: Rutherford, Cumberworth, Butterworth, Rushforth, Unverferth

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Where is the Rudderforth family from?

You can see how Rudderforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudderforth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Rudderforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rudderforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rudderforth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudderforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudderforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rudderforth. 100% of Rudderforth men worked as a Builders Labourer H W and 100% of Rudderforth 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Rudderforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Rudderforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudderforth 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rudderforth. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rudderforth. For the veterans among your Rudderforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudderforth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Rudderforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rudderforth in 1971 was 63, and 68 in 1995.

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