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Rudol Family History

Rudol 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: Rudolf, Rudow, Sudol, Rudel, Rudo, Rudi, Rubel, Redel, Rudge, Ruden

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Where is the Rudol family from?

You can see how Rudol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rudol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rudol family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rudol's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Rudol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudol. 100% of Rudol men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Rudol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudol 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rudol. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rudol. For the veterans among your Rudol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Rudol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rudol in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 1993.

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