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Rodden Family History

Rodden Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Leitrim): from Ó Rodáin see Redding. Altered form of German Roden.

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


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Where is the Rodden family from?

You can see how Rodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Rodden families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rodden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rodden families in 1891.
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What did your Rodden 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 Rodden. 60% of Rodden men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rodden 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Muniton Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodden 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rodden. For the veterans among your Rodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodden in 1959 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodden 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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