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Rodgerson Family History

Rodgerson Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Rogerson.

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


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Where is the Rodgerson family from?

You can see how Rodgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodgerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Rodgerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rodgerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rodgerson families in 1891.
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What did your Rodgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodgerson. 40% of Rodgerson men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Rodgerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodgerson were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Factory Machine Hand
    20%
  • Colliery Deputy
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Rodgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rodgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgerson 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 Rodgerson. 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 520 military records available for the last name Rodgerson. For the veterans among your Rodgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodgerson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rodgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rodgerson in 1961 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodgerson 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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