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Rodenbaugh Family History

Rodenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rodenbach. Compare Rodebaugh.

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


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Where is the Rodenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rodenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rodenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodenbaugh 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 Rodenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodenbaugh. 26% of Rodenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rodenbaugh women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodenbaugh were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Rodenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenbaugh 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Rodenbaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rodenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rodenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodenbaugh in 1951 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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