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Rodgins Family History

Rodgins 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: Hodgins, Rodis, Rodino, Riggins, Rodin, Rogin, Rodgers, Hodgkins

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Where is the Rodgins family from?

You can see how Rodgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodgins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Rodgins family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodgins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rodgins families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rodgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgins 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rodgins. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rodgins. For the veterans among your Rodgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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