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Ruedebusch Family History

Ruedebusch 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

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Where is the Ruedebusch family from?

You can see how Ruedebusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ruedebusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ruedebusch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ruedebusch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ruedebusch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ruedebusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ruedebusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ruedebusch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ruedebusch. 36% of Ruedebusch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ruedebusch women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    36%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Accountant
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Ruedebusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Ruedebusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ruedebusch 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ruedebusch. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ruedebusch. For the veterans among your Ruedebusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ruedebusch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ruedebusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ruedebusch in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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