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Rodabaugh Family History

Rodabaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rodebaugh a surname of German origin (see Rodenbach).

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


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Where is the Rodabaugh family from?

You can see how Rodabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Rodabaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rodabaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rodabaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodabaugh 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 Rodabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodabaugh. 32% of Rodabaugh men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Rodabaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodabaugh were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Rodabaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodabaugh 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rodabaugh. 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 537 military records available for the last name Rodabaugh. For the veterans among your Rodabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodabaugh lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rodabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rodabaugh in 1941 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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