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Rhoda Family History

Rhoda Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rohde (see Rode). The surname Rhoda is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Rhoda family from?

You can see how Rhoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Rhoda families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rhoda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhoda families in 1891.
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What did your Rhoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rhoda. 100% of Rhoda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rhoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rhoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoda 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Rhoda. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rhoda. For the veterans among your Rhoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoda lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rhoda in 1953 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhoda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoda 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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