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Rodd Family History

Rodd Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Rhode. German: variant of Rode

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


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Where is the Rodd family from?

You can see how Rodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Rodd families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rodd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodd 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 Rodd 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 Rodd. 24% of Rodd men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rodd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodd were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Rodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodd 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodd. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rodd. For the veterans among your Rodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodd lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rodd in 1945 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodd 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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