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Rodgaard Family History

Rodgaard 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: Odegaard, Norgaard, Boogaard, Bogaard, Goddard, Bongard, Melgaard

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Where is the Rodgaard family from?

You can see how Rodgaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgaard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rodgaard family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodgaard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rodgaard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodgaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Rodgaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgaard 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rodgaard. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rodgaard. For the veterans among your Rodgaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodgaard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Rodgaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rodgaard in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 1994.

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