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Rodis Family History

Rodis Surname Meaning

Greek: from the personal name Rodis derived from classical Greek rhodon ‘rose’.

Galician (Rodís): habitational name from any of the places in Galicia (Spain) called Rodís in the provinces of Lugo Pontevedra and A Coruña.

This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in the Philippines.

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


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You can see how Rodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rodis families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rodis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rodis families in 1891.
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What did your Rodis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodis. 100% of Rodis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodis 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Rodis. 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 180 military records available for the last name Rodis. For the veterans among your Rodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodis in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodis 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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