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Roddewig Family History

Roddewig 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: Rodberg, Reddig, Rodden, Roerig, Roddey, Ladewig, Ludewig, Rode

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Where is the Roddewig family from?

You can see how Roddewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddewig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roddewig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Roddewig family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roddewig's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Roddewig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roddewig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roddewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roddewig. 34% of Roddewig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roddewig women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Roddewig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Roddewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddewig 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Roddewig. 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 98 military records available for the last name Roddewig. For the veterans among your Roddewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddewig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roddewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roddewig in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddewig 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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