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Radlof Family History

Radlof 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: Radloff, Rado, Radle, Rados, Rallo, Wadlow, Radler, Radley, Sadlon

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Where is the Radlof family from?

You can see how Radlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Radlof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Radlof families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Radlof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Radlof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Radlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radlof 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Radlof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Radlof. For the veterans among your Radlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radlof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Radlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Radlof in 1966 was 66, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radlof 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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