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Rodl Family History

Rodl 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: Rode, Roda, Rod, Roll, Robl, Rodi, Rody, Ridl, Rodd, Radl

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Where is the Rodl family from?

You can see how Rodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rodl families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rodl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Rodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodl 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Rodl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodl. For the veterans among your Rodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodl lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Rodl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rodl in 1981 was 72, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodl 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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