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Rhodis Family History

Rhodis 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: Rhodes, Rodis, Rhodus, Rodes, Rodas, Hodes, Rodia, Rhode, Rodi, Rudis

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Where is the Rhodis family from?

You can see how Rhodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhodis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rhodis families living in British Columbia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rhodis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rhodis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhodis 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 Rhodis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhodis. 46% of Rhodis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rhodis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhodis were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Rhodis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Rhodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rhodis. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rhodis. For the veterans among your Rhodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Rhodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rhodis in 1972 was 72, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhodis 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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