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Ruderson Family History

Ruderson 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: Anderson, Enderson, Reierson, Ruderman, Duerson, Ryerson, Bunderson

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Where is the Ruderson family from?

You can see how Ruderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ruderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Ruderson families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ruderson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ruderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruderson. 34% of Ruderson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Ruderson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ruderson were Stenographer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Ruderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruderson 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Ruderson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ruderson. For the veterans among your Ruderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruderson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ruderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruderson in 1966 was 64, and 77 in 2001.

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