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Rhoady Family History

Rhoady Name 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: Rhody, Roady, Rhoads, Rhoad, Hoad, Broady, Rhode, Rady, Ready, Roddy

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Where is the Rhoady family from?

You can see how Rhoady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoady family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhoady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rhoady families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhoady's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rhoady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhoady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhoady. 100% of Rhoady men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Rhoady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoady 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 immigration records available for the last name Rhoady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Rhoady. For the veterans among your Rhoady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoady lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Rhoady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rhoady in 1979 was 95, and 63 in 2000.

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