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Rodemaker Family History

Rodemaker 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: Rademaker, Rodemeyer, Nonemaker, Roemer, Rodeheaver, Rodeman

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Where is the Rodemaker family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodemaker. 56% of Rodemaker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodemaker women 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rodemaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Rodemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodemaker 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rodemaker. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rodemaker. For the veterans among your Rodemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodemaker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rodemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rodemaker in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodemaker 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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