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Roedy Family History

Roedy 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: Roed, Roddy, Reedy, Rody, Ruedy, Roady, Riedy, Roedl, Rode, Rey

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Where is the Roedy family from?

You can see how Roedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roedy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Roedy families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roedy's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Roedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roedy 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 77 census records available for the last name Roedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roedy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Roedy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Roedy. For the veterans among your Roedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roedy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Roedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roedy in 1968 was 78, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roedy 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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