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Rudof Family History

Rudof 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: Rudolf, Rudow, Rudo, Rudi, Rudge, Ruden, Rado, Rude, Tudor, Ruder

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Where is the Rudof family from?

You can see how Rudof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rudof family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rudof's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Rudof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rudof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rudof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rudof. 100% of Rudof men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rudof women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rudof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudof 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rudof. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rudof. For the veterans among your Rudof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rudof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rudof in 1965 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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