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Rhody Family History

Rhody Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rohde. German: very rare variant of Rhode.

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


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Where is the Rhody family from?

You can see how Rhody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rhody families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rhody's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rhody families in 1891.
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What did your Rhody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rhody. 100% of Rhody 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rhody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhody 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Rhody. 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 748 military records available for the last name Rhody. For the veterans among your Rhody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhody lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rhody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rhody in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhody 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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