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Early Origins of the Rudalewitz family

The surname Rudalewitz was first found in Warsaw, the largest province of Poland, formerly the principality of Mazovia. The Capital is the city of Warwsaw. The main towns are Warsaw, Plock, Wloclawek, Zyrardow, Gostynin, Grojec and Kutno. Warsaw was chosen as the royal residence in the mid 16th century and became focal point of all culture of the Polish peoples. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Rudalewitz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rudalewitz research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1501, 1640, 1648 and 1660 are included under the topic Early Rudalewitz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rudalewitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rudalewitz, Rudowski, Rudawski, Rudakiewicz, Rodowicz, Rodziewicz, Rodkiewiz, Rutkiewicz, Rutawski, Rutakiewicz and many more.

Early Notables of the Rudalewitz family

Prominent among those of the name Rudalewitz in this period were

  • the Rudalewitz family of Warsaw

Migration of the Rudalewitz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rodziewicz, who came to New York in 1831 after being exiled from Poland; Joseph Rudowski, who was naturalized in Florida in 1873; Anna Rodowski, who immigrated to Baltimore in 1881.



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