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Rhudolph Family History

Rhudolph 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: Rudolph, Randolph, Ludolph, Rudolf, Dolph, Rolph, Adolph, Delph

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Where is the Rhudolph family from?

You can see how Rhudolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhudolph family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhudolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rhudolph families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rhudolph's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rhudolph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhudolph 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 Rhudolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhudolph. 60% of Rhudolph men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Rhudolph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Rhudolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhudolph 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rhudolph. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rhudolph. For the veterans among your Rhudolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhudolph lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Rhudolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rhudolph in 1975 was 89, and 87 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhudolph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhudolph 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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