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Roadcap Family History

Roadcap Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rothgeb.

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


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Where is the Roadcap family from?

You can see how Roadcap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roadcap family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roadcap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 97 Roadcap families living in Virginia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Roadcap's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Roadcap families in 1880.
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What did your Roadcap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roadcap. 29% of Roadcap men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Roadcap women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roadcap were Spinner and Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Spinner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roadcap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadcap 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Roadcap. 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 301 military records available for the last name Roadcap. For the veterans among your Roadcap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadcap lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Roadcap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Roadcap in 1945 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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