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Rodum Family History

Rodum 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: Rozum, Hodum, Odum, Rode, Rout, Rodes, Roder, Ranum, Rodis, Roque

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Where is the Rodum family from?

You can see how Rodum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rodum family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodum 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 62 census records available for the last name Rodum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodum 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rodum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rodum. For the veterans among your Rodum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1991, in the United States, Rodum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rodum in 1958 was 58, and 82 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodum 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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