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Rodehaver Family History

Rodehaver 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: Rodeheaver, O'haver, Deaver, Copenhaver, Bodenhamer, Beaver, Haver

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Where is the Rodehaver family from?

You can see how Rodehaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodehaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodehaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rodehaver families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodehaver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodehaver families in 1891.
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What did your Rodehaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodehaver. 32% of Rodehaver 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Loader
    11%
  • Mail Carrier
    11%

What Rodehaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodehaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodehaver 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rodehaver. 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 145 military records available for the last name Rodehaver. For the veterans among your Rodehaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodehaver lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rodehaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rodehaver in 1957 was 48, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodehaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodehaver 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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