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Rudoph Family History

Rudoph 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: Rudolph, Rudolf, Rudow, Rudich, Ludolph, Ruopp, Rudo, Rumph, Rush

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Where is the Rudoph family from?

You can see how Rudoph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudoph family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudoph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rudoph families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rudoph's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rudoph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudoph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rudoph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rudoph. 100% of Rudoph women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Rudoph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudoph 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rudoph. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rudoph. For the veterans among your Rudoph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudoph lifespan?

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