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Rodeau Family History

Rodeau 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: Rideau, Rondeau, Rode, Rodes, Roder, Roda, Roden, Rodway, Godeaux

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Where is the Rodeau family from?

You can see how Rodeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rodeau families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodeau's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rodeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeau 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 141 census records available for the last name Rodeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rodeau. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rodeau. For the veterans among your Rodeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeau lifespan?

Average Rodeau life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodeau 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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