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Rudoy Family History

Rudoy 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: Rudy, Rudow, Ruddy, Rudo, Rudi, Roy, Reddy, Rudge, Ruden, Rado

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Where is the Rudoy family from?

You can see how Rudoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rudoy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudoy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudoy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudoy. 39% of Rudoy men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Paperhanger
    16%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Rudoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudoy 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Rudoy. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rudoy. For the veterans among your Rudoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudoy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rudoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rudoy in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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