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Rudrow Family History

Rudrow 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: Rudow, Budrow, Dubrow, Ludlow, Hudlow, Nedrow, Buhrow, Modrow, Zodrow

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Where is the Rudrow family from?

You can see how Rudrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudrow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rudrow families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rudrow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rudrow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudrow. 50% of Rudrow 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Rudrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudrow 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rudrow. 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 237 military records available for the last name Rudrow. For the veterans among your Rudrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Rudrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rudrow in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 2000.

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