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Roddom Family History

Roddom 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: Rondon, Odom, Roddy, Rodio, Rodden, Rondo, Oddo, Rodd, Rodda, Roddey

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Where is the Roddom family from?

You can see how Roddom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Roddom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roddom family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Roddom's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Roddom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roddom 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 Roddom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roddom. 100% of Roddom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roddom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Roddom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddom 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 Roddom. 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 53 military records available for the last name Roddom. For the veterans among your Roddom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Roddom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roddom in 1969 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roddom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddom 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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