This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rodgis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rodgis Family History

Rodgis 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: Rodis, Rodes, Regis, Rodas, Rodia, Rodi, Roggie, Rudis, Rodin, Rogus

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rodgis family from?

You can see how Rodgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rodgis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Rodgis families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodgis's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rodgis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodgis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rodgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Rodgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rodgis

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rodgis. 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.

View all Rodgis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Rodgis. For the veterans among your Rodgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rodgis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rodgis family history

Discover More

What is the average Rodgis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Rodgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rodgis in 1977 was 88, and 73 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodgis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodgis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rodgis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial