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Rhoade Family History

Rhoade 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: Rhode, Rhoades, Rhoads, Rhoad, Rode, Rhodes, Hoad, Houde, Rhone

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Where is the Rhoade family from?

You can see how Rhoade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rhoade families living in Cheshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rhoade's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rhoade families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoade 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 Rhoade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoade. 21% of Rhoade men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rhoade women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoade were Salesman 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Sewing
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhoade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoade 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rhoade. 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 120 military records available for the last name Rhoade. For the veterans among your Rhoade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoade lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rhoade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rhoade in 1966 was 58, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoade 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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