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Rodges Family History

Rodges Surname Meaning

see Roches.

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


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Where is the Rodges family from?

You can see how Rodges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rodges families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rodges's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Rodges families in 1891.
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What did your Rodges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodges. 89% of Rodges women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Charwoman
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rodges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodges 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Rodges. 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 480 military records available for the last name Rodges. For the veterans among your Rodges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodges lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Rodges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodges in 1947 was 28, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodges 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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