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Rudtke Family History

Rudtke 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: Radtke, Ludtke, Rudge, Rude, Runte, Rutka, Lutke, Radeke, Ruddle

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Where is the Rudtke family from?

You can see how Rudtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudtke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rudtke families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rudtke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rudtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudtke. 100% of Rudtke men worked as a Cutter. .

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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

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rudtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudtke 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rudtke. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rudtke. For the veterans among your Rudtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudtke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rudtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rudtke in 1955 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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