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Roedter Family History

Roedter 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: Roeder, Reder, Roder, Reuter, Roemer, Rotter, Roedel, Reiter, Redder

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Where is the Roedter family from?

You can see how Roedter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roedter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roedter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roedter families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Roedter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roedter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roedter 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 63 census records available for the last name Roedter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roedter 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Roedter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roedter. For the veterans among your Roedter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roedter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Roedter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Roedter in 1967 was 90, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roedter 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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