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Rodgs Family History

Rodgs 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: Rodes, Rodis, Rodas, Rong, Ross, Rode, Roos, Roder, Lodge, Ros

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Where is the Rodgs family from?

You can see how Rodgs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rodgs families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Rodgs family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodgs's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rodgs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rodgs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rodgs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rodgs. For the veterans among your Rodgs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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