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Roddel Family History

Roddel 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: Roedel, Rodden, Riddel, Roddey, Rode, Rodes, Roder, Godel, Rogel

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Where is the Roddel family from?

You can see how Roddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roddel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Roddel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roddel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Roddel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roddel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Roddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roddel. 50% of Roddel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    50%

What Roddel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Roddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Roddel. 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 40 military records available for the last name Roddel. For the veterans among your Roddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Roddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roddel in 1945 was 28, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddel 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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