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Rudlaff Family History

Rudlaff 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: Rudloff, Radloff, Radliff, Rudman, Kudla, Rutland, Raff, Rudolf

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Where is the Rudlaff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudlaff 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 Rudlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudlaff. 100% of Rudlaff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rudlaff women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Rudlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Rudlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudlaff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rudlaff. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rudlaff. For the veterans among your Rudlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudlaff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rudlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rudlaff in 1965 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

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