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Roddam Family History

Roddam Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): habitational name from Roddam in Ilderton (Northumberland). The placename means ‘at the clearings’ from Old English rodum dative plural form of rod rodu ‘clearing’.

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


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Where is the Roddam family from?

You can see how Roddam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roddam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 136 Roddam families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Roddam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Roddam families in 1891.
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What did your Roddam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roddam. 43% of Roddam men worked as a Builders Labourer and 69% of Roddam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roddam were General Farm Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • General Farm Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roddam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddam 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Roddam. 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 499 military records available for the last name Roddam. For the veterans among your Roddam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddam lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roddam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Roddam in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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