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Rodenbeck Family History

Rodenbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Hanover Hesse Rhineland the Palatinate and possibly also Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Rodenbeck family from?

You can see how Rodenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 95 Rodenbeck families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rodenbeck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rodenbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Rodenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodenbeck. 38% of Rodenbeck men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rodenbeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodenbeck were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Partnerprop
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenbeck 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Rodenbeck. 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 535 military records available for the last name Rodenbeck. For the veterans among your Rodenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenbeck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rodenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rodenbeck in 1950 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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