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Rogde Family History

Rogde 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, Rogge, Rogne, Rohde, Roode, Loge, Rose, Rodes, Roder, Bode

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Where is the Rogde family from?

You can see how Rogde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rogde families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rogde's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rogde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogde 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 Rogde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogde. 43% of Rogde men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Rogde women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogde were Laborer and House Work.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Rogde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Rogde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogde 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Rogde. 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 128 military records available for the last name Rogde. For the veterans among your Rogde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rogde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rogde in 1962 was 80, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogde 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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