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Rodau Family History

Rodau 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: Roda, Rodas, Rodak, Boda, Rode, Rada, Rosa, Rodes, Rota, Roder

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Where is the Rodau family from?

You can see how Rodau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodau family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodau's in USA. California had the highest population of Rodau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rodau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodau 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rodau. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rodau. For the veterans among your Rodau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rodau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodau in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodau 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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