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Rudloff Family History

Rudloff Surname Meaning

German: metathesized form of Rudolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rudloff family from?

You can see how Rudloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudloff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rudloff families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudloff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rudloff families in 1911.
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What did your Rudloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudloff. 18% of Rudloff men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rudloff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudloff were Clerk and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rudloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudloff 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rudloff. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rudloff. For the veterans among your Rudloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudloff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rudloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rudloff in 1945 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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