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Rodhe Family History

Rodhe 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: Rode, Roche, Rohe, Rothe, Rodie, Rose, Roth, Roch, Rodes, Roder

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Where is the Rodhe family from?

You can see how Rodhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodhe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodhe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rodhe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodhe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodhe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodhe 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 Rodhe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodhe. 69% of Rodhe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodhe women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Rodhe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Rodhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodhe 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Rodhe. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rodhe. For the veterans among your Rodhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodhe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rodhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rodhe in 1968 was 73, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodhe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodhe 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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