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Rodecap Family History

Rodecap 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: Rodeman, Rodela, Roadcap, Rode, Rodes, Roder, Roseman, Rodich

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Where is the Rodecap family from?

You can see how Rodecap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodecap family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodecap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rodecap family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodecap's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodecap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodecap 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 Rodecap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodecap. 50% of Rodecap men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Rodecap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Rodecap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodecap 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rodecap. 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 117 military records available for the last name Rodecap. For the veterans among your Rodecap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodecap lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodecap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rodecap in 1962 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodecap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodecap 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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