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Rudish Family History

Rudish 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: Redish, Rudis, Rudich, Budish, Rush, Rodich, Rudi, Rodis, Rubis

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Where is the Rudish family from?

You can see how Rudish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rudish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rudish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rudish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudish. 55% of Rudish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rudish women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudish were Shipping Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Rudish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudish 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Rudish. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rudish. For the veterans among your Rudish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rudish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rudish in 1956 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

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