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Rodke Family History

Rodke 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: Rode, Roske, Radke, Rodie, Rocke, Rodkey, Rorke, Rooke, Roake, Cocke

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Where is the Rodke family from?

You can see how Rodke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rodke families living in Michigan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rodke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rodke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodke. 34% of Rodke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rodke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodke were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    14%

What Rodke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodke 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rodke. 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 105 military records available for the last name Rodke. For the veterans among your Rodke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Rodke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rodke in 1960 was 65, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodke 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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