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Rodham Family History

Rodham Surname Meaning

see Roddam.

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


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Where is the Rodham family from?

You can see how Rodham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 157 Rodham families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rodham families in 1891.
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What did your Rodham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rodham. 47% of Rodham men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Rodham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodham were Coal Miner (retired) and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    47%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%
  • Coal Miner Datal Hand Below
    14%
  • Coal Miner (retired)
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rodham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodham 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Rodham. 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 610 military records available for the last name Rodham. For the veterans among your Rodham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rodham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rodham in 1964 was 84, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodham 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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