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Roaden Family History

Roaden Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish or German Roden.

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


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Where is the Roaden family from?

You can see how Roaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roaden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Roaden families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Roaden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Roaden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaden 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 Roaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roaden. 100% of Roaden 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 Roaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaden 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Roaden. 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 129 military records available for the last name Roaden. For the veterans among your Roaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roaden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roaden in 1963 was 85, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roaden 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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