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Rodsen Family History

Rodsen 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: Roden, Rosen, Rossen, Rodden, Rose, Rode, Olsen, Boden, Rodes, Roder

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Where is the Rodsen family from?

You can see how Rodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodsen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rodsen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodsen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rodsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodsen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rodsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rodsen. For the veterans among your Rodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodsen lifespan?

Average Rodsen life expectancy in 1973 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodsen 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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