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Rodfers Family History

Rodfers Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roffers, Rodgers, Rodes, Roder, Rodier, Rodberg, Roers, Redfern

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Where is the Rodfers family from?

You can see how Rodfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodfers family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Rodfers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Rodfers families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodfers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rodfers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Rodfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodfers 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rodfers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rodfers. For the veterans among your Rodfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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