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Rodal Family History

Rodal 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: Roda, Rodas, Rosal, Rogal, Royal, Rodak, Nodal, Rohal, Real, Boda

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Where is the Rodal family from?

You can see how Rodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rodal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rodal families living in New Mexico. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rodal's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Rodal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodal. 47% of Rodal men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
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What Rodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Rodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodal 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Rodal. 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 167 military records available for the last name Rodal. For the veterans among your Rodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rodal in 1959 was 23, and 86 in 2003.

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