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Rudkin Family History

Rudkin Name Meaning

English:: nickname from Middle English rud(de) ‘red’ + the diminutive suffix -kin. Compare Rudd . from a Middle English pet form of the Old Norse female personal name Rudda of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Ruskin, Rudman, Culkin, Redin, Buddin, Rustin, Durkin, Lufkin, Godkin

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Where is the Rudkin family from?

You can see how Rudkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Rudkin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rudkin families in 1840.
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What did your Rudkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudkin. 20% of Rudkin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rudkin women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudkin were Rancher and Seamstress. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Rancher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Rudkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rudkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rudkin. For the veterans among your Rudkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudkin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rudkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rudkin in 1953 was 60, and 47 in 2004.

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