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Roddey Family History

Roddey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Roddy or of German Rode.

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


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Where is the Roddey family from?

You can see how Roddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roddey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Roddey families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Roddey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roddey families in 1891.
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What did your Roddey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roddey. 19% of Roddey men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Roddey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roddey were Salesman and Spinner.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Spinner
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddey 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Roddey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roddey. For the veterans among your Roddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Roddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roddey in 1944 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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