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Rodie Name Meaning

Scottish:: from a pet form of the personal name Roderick . in some cases from Irish Roddy .

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


Similar surnames: Rode, Rodin, Bodin, Rorie, Rosie, Roden, Rosin, Roche, Opie, Godin

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Where is the Rodie family from?

You can see how Rodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rodie families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rodie's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rodie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodie. 100% of Rodie 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodie. 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 609 military records available for the last name Rodie. For the veterans among your Rodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rodie in 1950 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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