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Rodeheaver Family History

Rodeheaver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rothöfer: topographic name for someone on a farm built in a clearing from roden ‘to clear land (for farming)’ + Höfer (see Hoefer).

The surname Rothöfer is very rare in Germany.

Compare Rodefer and Rodeffer.

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


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Where is the Rodeheaver family from?

You can see how Rodeheaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeheaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodeheaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Rodeheaver families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodeheaver's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rodeheaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeheaver 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 Rodeheaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodeheaver. 23% of Rodeheaver men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rodeheaver women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodeheaver were Painter and New Worker.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Rodeheaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodeheaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeheaver 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Rodeheaver. 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 501 military records available for the last name Rodeheaver. For the veterans among your Rodeheaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeheaver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rodeheaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rodeheaver in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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