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Rodkin Family History

Rodkin 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: Godkin, Bodkin, Rodin, Brodkin, Rudkin, Bodin, Rodis, Roden, Botkin

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Where is the Rodkin family from?

You can see how Rodkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rodkin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rodkin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rodkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodkin 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 Rodkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodkin. 100% of Rodkin 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 Rodkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Rodkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodkin 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Rodkin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Rodkin. For the veterans among your Rodkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rodkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodkin in 1960 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodkin 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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