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Rudicel Family History

Rudicel 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: Rudick, Radice, Rudiger, Judice, Rudich, Rudel, Rudie, Rodich, Rudi

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Where is the Rudicel family from?

You can see how Rudicel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudicel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudicel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rudicel families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rudicel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rudicel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudicel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudicel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudicel. 59% of Rudicel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rudicel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudicel were Clerk 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
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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What Rudicel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 952 census records available for the last name Rudicel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudicel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rudicel. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rudicel. For the veterans among your Rudicel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudicel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rudicel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rudicel in 1962 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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