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Rudenko Name Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the nickname Rudy ‘red-haired’ formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


Similar surnames: Ruden, Renko, Rudek, Rusinko, Ruen, Roden, Radek, Denke, Ruben, Rude

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Where is the Rudenko family from?

You can see how Rudenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rudenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rudenko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rudenko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and General Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudenko. 100% of Rudenko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rudenko women worked as a General Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Rudenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudenko 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Rudenko. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rudenko. For the veterans among your Rudenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudenko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rudenko in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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