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Rodloff Family History

Rodloff Surname 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: Radloff, Rudloff, Rohloff, Roloff, Orloff, Kozloff, Dolloff, Rosoff

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Where is the Rodloff family from?

You can see how Rodloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodloff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Rodloff families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rodloff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rodloff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Rodloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodloff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rodloff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Rodloff. For the veterans among your Rodloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodloff lifespan?

Average Rodloff life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodloff 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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