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Rodall Family History

Rodall 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: Rodell, Royall, Ridall, Dowdall, Foxall, Roda, Roll, Rosell, Odell

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Where is the Rodall family from?

You can see how Rodall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rodall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rodall families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rodall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rodall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Rodall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodall 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rodall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rodall. For the veterans among your Rodall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Rodall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rodall in 1972 was 74, and 70 in 1996.

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