Rudell Family History

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Rudell Name Meaning

Altered spelling of Rudel. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the place name element rud- ‘woodland clearing’ + the common suffix -ell, from the Latin adjectival ending -elius. OV, LP

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rydell, Rundell, Fridell, Bodell, Widell, Wadell, Sundell, Brunell

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Rudell Family Origin

Where is the Rudell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Rudell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudell families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rudell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudell's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rudell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rudell Family Occupations

    What did your Rudell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rudell family was Clerk In Grocery. Farmer, Barber and Cart Man were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rudell. The most common Rudell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 18% of Rudell's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      18%

    • Barber

      9%

    • Cart Man

      9%

    • Clerk In Grocery

      9%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rudell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Rudell Historical Records

    What Rudell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 511 immigration records available for the last name Rudell. 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 Card

    There are 552 military records available for the last name Rudell. For the veterans among your Rudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rudell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rudell lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rudell in 1958 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rudell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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