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Rudolf Family History

Rudolf Surname Meaning

German, Slovenian, Czech, Polish, Croatian, and Hungarian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rudolf composed of Old High German hrōd ‘renown’ + wolf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Rudolf family from?

You can see how Rudolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudolf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rudolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Rudolf families living in Alberta. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rudolf's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Rudolf families in 1911.
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What did your Rudolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rudolf. 50% of Rudolf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rudolf women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rudolf were Merchant and Lodge Buyer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Lodge Buyer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rudolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudolf 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Rudolf. 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 40,000 military records available for the last name Rudolf. For the veterans among your Rudolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudolf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rudolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rudolf in 1958 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudolf 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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