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Roediger Family History

Roediger Surname Meaning

North German (Rödiger): variant of Rüdiger (see Rudiger).

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


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Where is the Roediger family from?

You can see how Roediger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roediger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roediger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Roediger families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Roediger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roediger families in 1880.
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What did your Roediger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roediger. 31% of Roediger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roediger women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Roediger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roediger 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Roediger. 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 896 military records available for the last name Roediger. For the veterans among your Roediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roediger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Roediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roediger in 1959 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roediger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roediger 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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