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Rodiguez Family History

Rodiguez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rodiguez family from?

You can see how Rodiguez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodiguez family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodiguez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rodiguez family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodiguez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rodiguez families in 1840.
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What did your Rodiguez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodiguez. 67% of Rodiguez men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fruit Picker
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodiguez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodiguez 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Rodiguez. 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 177 military records available for the last name Rodiguez. For the veterans among your Rodiguez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodiguez lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Rodiguez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rodiguez in 1975 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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