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Rodeheffer Family History

Rodeheffer 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, Rodeffer, Rodemeyer, Rodefer, Rochester, Dudenhoeffer

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Where is the Rodeheffer family from?

You can see how Rodeheffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeheffer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodeheffer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Rodeheffer families living in Virginia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rodeheffer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rodeheffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeheffer 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 Rodeheffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodeheffer. 63% of Rodeheffer 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

What Rodeheffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Rodeheffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeheffer 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 Rodeheffer. 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 305 military records available for the last name Rodeheffer. For the veterans among your Rodeheffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeheffer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rodeheffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rodeheffer in 1965 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodeheffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodeheffer 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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