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Rodliff Family History

Rodliff 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: Radliff, Topliff, Oliff, Radloff, Rudloff, Rohloff, Woodliff, Olliff

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Where is the Rodliff family from?

You can see how Rodliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodliff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Rodliff families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodliff's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rodliff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodliff 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 Rodliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodliff. 100% of Rodliff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rodliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Rodliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodliff 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rodliff. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rodliff. For the veterans among your Rodliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodliff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Rodliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rodliff in 1970 was 75, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodliff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodliff 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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