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Rodeman Family History

Rodeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rodemann: topographic name for someone who lived on woodland cleared for cultivation, a variant of Rode 2 with the addition of Middle Low German man ‘man’.

From an ancient Germanic personal name Hrodman, formed with hrōd ‘renown, fame’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Rodeman family from?

You can see how Rodeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rodeman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodeman families in 1891.
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What did your Rodeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodeman. 31% of Rodeman men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Rodeman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodeman were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeman 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rodeman. 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 240 military records available for the last name Rodeman. For the veterans among your Rodeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rodeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rodeman in 1958 was 37, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodeman 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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