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Raloff Family History

Raloff 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, Roloff, Orloff, Egloff, Aliff, Danoff, Rosoff, Granoff

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Where is the Raloff family from?

You can see how Raloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raloff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raloff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raloff families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Raloff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raloff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raloff 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 Raloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raloff. 36% of Raloff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raloff women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Cement Finisher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Raloff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Raloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raloff 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Raloff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Raloff. For the veterans among your Raloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raloff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raloff in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raloff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raloff 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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