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Roudabush Family History

Roudabush Surname Meaning

Variant of Roudebush a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Roudabush family from?

You can see how Roudabush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roudabush family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roudabush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Roudabush families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roudabush's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roudabush families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roudabush 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 Roudabush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roudabush. 23% of Roudabush men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Roudabush women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roudabush were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Roudabush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roudabush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roudabush 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Roudabush. 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 539 military records available for the last name Roudabush. For the veterans among your Roudabush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roudabush lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roudabush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roudabush in 1960 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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