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Rodbell Family History

Rodbell 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: Rodwell, Rodell, Rosell, Corbell, Odell, Reddell, Riddell, Bodell

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Where is the Rodbell family from?

You can see how Rodbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodbell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rodbell families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rodbell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rodbell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodbell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Rodbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodbell 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rodbell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rodbell. For the veterans among your Rodbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodbell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodbell in 1962 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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