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Rodker Family History

Rodker 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: Roder, Roker, Rocker, Rodier, Rodkey, Rodger, Rooker, Rode, Rover

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Where is the Rodker family from?

You can see how Rodker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rodker family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodker's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rodker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodker 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 Rodker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodker. 100% of Rodker 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%

What Rodker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Rodker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodker 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rodker. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rodker. For the veterans among your Rodker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Rodker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rodker in 1973 was 64, and 68 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodker 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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