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Rodak Family History

Rodak Surname Meaning

Polish; Slovak and Czech (Rodák): nickname meaning ‘fellow countryman’ derived from Slavic rod ‘origin birth’.

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


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Where is the Rodak family from?

You can see how Rodak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rodak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rodak family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodak's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Rodak families in 1891.
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What did your Rodak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodak. 36% of Rodak men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Rodak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodak were Farmer and 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
    36%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Sewer
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Rodak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodak 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Rodak. 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 519 military records available for the last name Rodak. For the veterans among your Rodak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rodak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rodak in 1946 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodak 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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