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Roadman Family History

Roadman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rodmann (see Rodeman) Rothmann or Rottmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roadman family from?

You can see how Roadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roadman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roadman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Roadman families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Roadman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roadman families in 1891.
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What did your Roadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roadman. 100% of Roadman men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Roadman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roadman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadman 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Roadman. 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 421 military records available for the last name Roadman. For the veterans among your Roadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roadman in 1953 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roadman 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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