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Rohdes Family History

Rohdes 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: Rodes, Roades, Rohde, Rode, Roder, Rhodes, Rodis, Roden, Lodes

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Where is the Rohdes family from?

You can see how Rohdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohdes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rohdes families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rohdes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rohdes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohdes 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 Rohdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rohdes. 100% of Rohdes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rohdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohdes 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rohdes. 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 Rohdes. For the veterans among your Rohdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohdes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Rohdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rohdes in 1966 was 76, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohdes 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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