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Rodgus Family History

Rodgus 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: Rogus, Rodes, Rodis, Rodas, Bogus, Vogus, Boggus, Rhodus, Redus, Rous

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Where is the Rodgus family from?

You can see how Rodgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodgus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rodgus families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodgus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rodgus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodgus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodgus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodgus. 100% of Rodgus women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Rodgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Rodgus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rodgus. For the veterans among your Rodgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodgus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodgus 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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