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Roddell Family History

Roddell 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: Reddell, Riddell, Rodwell, Rodell, Ruddell, Roedell, Rundell, Caddell

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Where is the Roddell family from?

You can see how Roddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roddell families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Roddell families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Roddell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Roddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roddell 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 204 census records available for the last name Roddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Roddell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Roddell. For the veterans among your Roddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1970, in the United States, Roddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Roddell in 1944 was 30, and 66 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddell 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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