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Rodgson Family History

Rodgson 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: Hodgson, Dodgson, Rosson, Rolfson, Robson, Rolison, Hodson, Routson

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Where is the Rodgson family from?

You can see how Rodgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Rodgson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rodgson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodgson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rodgson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Rodgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgson 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rodgson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rodgson. For the veterans among your Rodgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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