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Rodber Family History

Rodber Surname Meaning

see Rodbard.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rodber family from?

You can see how Rodber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Rodber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Rodber families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rodber's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rodber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodber 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 Rodber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodber. 100% of Rodber men worked as a Gardener and 90% of Rodber 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Glove Maker
    11%

What Rodber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodber 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rodber. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rodber. For the veterans among your Rodber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodber lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Rodber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rodber in 1979 was 13, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodber 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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