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Rodford Family History

Rodford Surname Meaning

see Radford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rodford family from?

You can see how Rodford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 22 Rodford families living in Somerset. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rodford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rodford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodford 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 Rodford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodford. 50% of Rodford men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 80% of Rodford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodford were Farm Labourer and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • Groundsman steward
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Stewardess
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodford 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Rodford. 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 208 military records available for the last name Rodford. For the veterans among your Rodford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodford lifespan?

Average Rodford life expectancy in 1995 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodford 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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