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Rhude Name Meaning

Altered form of Rude .

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


Similar surnames: Rhue, Rhudy, Rhule, Rhode, Rule, Rhome, Roupe, Rupe, Shupe, Rudy

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Where is the Rhude family from?

You can see how Rhude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhude family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Rhude families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rhude's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rhude families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhude surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhude ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhude. 42% of Rhude men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Rhude women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhude were Carpenter and Registered Nurse. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housework
    40%
  • Registered Nurse
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhude 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Rhude. 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 420 military records available for the last name Rhude. For the veterans among your Rhude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhude lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rhude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhude in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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