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Rodocker Family History

Rodocker Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rothacker.

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


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Where is the Rodocker family from?

You can see how Rodocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodocker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rodocker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rodocker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodocker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodocker 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 Rodocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodocker. 33% of Rodocker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rodocker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodocker were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodocker 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rodocker. 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 360 military records available for the last name Rodocker. For the veterans among your Rodocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodocker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rodocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rodocker in 1957 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodocker 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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