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Rhodd Family History

Rhodd Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Rodd (see Rhode).

This surname is most common among Native Americans (Potawatomi and Kickapoo) in OK.

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


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Where is the Rhodd family from?

You can see how Rhodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhodd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rhodd family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhodd's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Rhodd families in 1891.
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What did your Rhodd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhodd. 48% of Rhodd men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rhodd women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • None
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rhodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodd 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rhodd. 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 255 military records available for the last name Rhodd. For the veterans among your Rhodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rhodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rhodd in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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