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Rodts Family History

Rodts 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: Rodes, Rodis, Rodas, Roets, Roots, Ross, Rode, Rout, Roos, Roth

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Where is the Rodts family from?

You can see how Rodts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rodts families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rodts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodts 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 Rodts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodts. 73% of Rodts men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

What Rodts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Rodts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodts 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Rodts. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rodts. For the veterans among your Rodts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rodts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rodts in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodts 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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