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Rodriguz Family History

Rodriguz 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: Rodrigue, Rodriguez, Rodrigo, Rodrigues, Rodriquez, Rodiguez

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Where is the Rodriguz family from?

You can see how Rodriguz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodriguz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodriguz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Rodriguz families living in Texas. This was about 66% of all the recorded Rodriguz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rodriguz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodriguz 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 Rodriguz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodriguz. 53% of Rodriguz men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Rodriguz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodriguz were Clerk and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Laundress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodriguz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodriguz 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Rodriguz. 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 193 military records available for the last name Rodriguz. For the veterans among your Rodriguz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodriguz lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Rodriguz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rodriguz in 1983 was 75, and 75 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodriguz 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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