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Rodenberger Family History

Rodenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Rodenberg.

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


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Where is the Rodenberger family from?

You can see how Rodenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rodenberger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodenberger families in 1891.
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What did your Rodenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodenberger. 21% of Rodenberger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rodenberger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodenberger were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Rodenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenberger 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Rodenberger. 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 582 military records available for the last name Rodenberger. For the veterans among your Rodenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rodenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rodenberger in 1953 was 58, and 98 in 2004.

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