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Rhoad Family History

Rhoad Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Rhode. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhoad family from?

You can see how Rhoad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rhoad families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rhoad's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhoad families in 1891.
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What did your Rhoad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoad. 23% of Rhoad men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Rhoad women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoad were Carpenter and Sewing.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Sewing
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhoad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoad 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Rhoad. 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 650 military records available for the last name Rhoad. For the veterans among your Rhoad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoad lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rhoad in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoad 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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