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Rodoff Family History

Rodoff Name 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: Rosoff, Rogoff, Roloff, Medoff, Boroff, Roof, Rudolf, Tordoff, Sadoff

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Where is the Rodoff family from?

You can see how Rodoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rodoff families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodoff's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Rodoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodoff. 100% of Rodoff 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rodoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodoff 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Rodoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Rodoff. For the veterans among your Rodoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rodoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rodoff in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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