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Rodvold Family History

Rodvold 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: Godbold, Brovold, Reynold, Radford, Rotolo, Ruvolo, Rumbold, Rockhold

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Where is the Rodvold family from?

You can see how Rodvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rodvold families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rodvold's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodvold 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 Rodvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodvold. 37% of Rodvold men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Lumber Parker
    19%

What Rodvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Rodvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodvold 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rodvold. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rodvold. For the veterans among your Rodvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodvold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rodvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodvold in 1963 was 84, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodvold 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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