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Rodefer Family History

Rodefer Surname Meaning

Variant of Rodeheaver a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Rodefer family from?

You can see how Rodefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodefer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rodefer families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodefer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rodefer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodefer 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 Rodefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodefer. 35% of Rodefer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rodefer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodefer were Manager and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Overseer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Rodefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodefer 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rodefer. 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 367 military records available for the last name Rodefer. For the veterans among your Rodefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodefer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rodefer in 1962 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodefer 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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