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Roedig Family History

Roedig 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: Roerig, Redig, Koenig, Rodis, Roedel, Rodia, Roehrig, Roed, Roeder

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Where is the Roedig family from?

You can see how Roedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roedig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roedig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Roedig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roedig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roedig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roedig 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 Roedig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roedig. 28% of Roedig men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Roedig women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Mason
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Roedig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Roedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roedig 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Roedig. 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 84 military records available for the last name Roedig. For the veterans among your Roedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roedig lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Roedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roedig in 1943 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roedig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roedig 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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