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Rodenburg Family History

Rodenburg Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a place so named in South Holland. German: variant of Rodenberg.

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


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Where is the Rodenburg family from?

You can see how Rodenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Rodenburg families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rodenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rodenburg families in 1880.
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What did your Rodenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodenburg. 59% of Rodenburg men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rodenburg women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodenburg were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Agent
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Rodenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenburg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodenburg. 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 639 military records available for the last name Rodenburg. For the veterans among your Rodenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenburg lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rodenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rodenburg in 1957 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodenburg 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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