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Rodil Family History

Rodil Surname Meaning

Galician and Asturian-Leonese: topographic name from the name of the Rodil river in Lugo province and in Asturias

or a habitational name from a place called El Rodil in Asturias.

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


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You can see how Rodil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Rodil family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodil's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Rodil families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Rodil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodil 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Rodil. 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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There are 71 military records available for the last name Rodil. For the veterans among your Rodil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rodil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rodil in 1966 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

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