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Rodness Family History

Rodness 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: Fodness, Rogness, Rodes, Rodney, Holness, Boness, Fadness, Osness

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Where is the Rodness family from?

You can see how Rodness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodness family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodness's in USA. California had the highest population of Rodness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodness 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 Rodness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodness 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rodness. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rodness. For the veterans among your Rodness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rodness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodness in 1966 was 78, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodness 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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