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Rhodda Family History

Rhodda 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: Rodda, Rhoda, Rhodes, Roda, Ronda, Honda, Rodia, Rhode, Rhodus, Hovda

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Where is the Rhodda family from?

You can see how Rhodda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhodda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Rhodda families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rhodda's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rhodda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhodda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhodda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhodda. 58% of Rhodda men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Rhodda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodda 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rhodda. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rhodda. For the veterans among your Rhodda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodda lifespan?

Average Rhodda life expectancy in 1966 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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