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Rudorff Family History

Rudorff 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: Rudolf, Rudloff, Ruoff, Orndorff, Mundorff, Dorff, Duboff, Medoff

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Where is the Rudorff family from?

You can see how Rudorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rudorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rudorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rudorff families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rudorff's in USA. California had the highest population of Rudorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Rudorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rudorff 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rudorff. 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 777 military records available for the last name Rudorff. For the veterans among your Rudorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rudorff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rudorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rudorff in 1966 was 89, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rudorff 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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