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Rodda Family History

Rodda Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Roda or Rhoda.

English and Cornish (Cornwall): West Cornwall variant of Rodd (see Rhode) with dialect preservation of Middle English final -e.

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


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Where is the Rodda family from?

You can see how Rodda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 453 Rodda families living in Cornwall. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rodda's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rodda families in 1891.
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What did your Rodda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodda. 13% of Rodda men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Rodda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodda were Farmer and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Heaver Heavy Worker Below
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer Below Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Rodda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodda 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodda. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodda. For the veterans among your Rodda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodda lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rodda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rodda in 1956 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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