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Rudebusch Family History

Rudebusch 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: Roudebush, Ruebush, Huebsch, Ruesch, Raudenbush, Rosebush, Wiebusch

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Where is the Rudebusch family from?

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

What did your Rudebusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudebusch. 50% of Rudebusch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Farming
    15%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Rudebusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudebusch 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rudebusch. 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 91 military records available for the last name Rudebusch. For the veterans among your Rudebusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudebusch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rudebusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rudebusch in 1966 was 90, and 78 in 2003.

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