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Rodela Family History

Rodela Surname Meaning

Spanish or Galician: possibly a habitational name from Rodela in A Coruña province Galicia so named from a diminutive of Galician roda ‘wheel’.

This surname is found in southern Spain (Granada); it is not found in Galicia.

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


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Where is the Rodela family from?

You can see how Rodela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rodela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rodela families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodela's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rodela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodela 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 Rodela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodela. 66% of Rodela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rodela women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    66%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Yardman
    7%
  • Spinach Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Rodela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodela 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Rodela. 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 278 military records available for the last name Rodela. For the veterans among your Rodela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rodela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rodela in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodela 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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