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Rodeck Family History

Rodeck 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: Robeck, Rodick, Rode, Rock, Rodes, Roder, Rodich, Rozek, Roden

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Where is the Rodeck family from?

You can see how Rodeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rodeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rodeck families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rodeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodeck. 30% of Rodeck men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Rodeck women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodeck were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeck 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Rodeck. 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 362 military records available for the last name Rodeck. For the veterans among your Rodeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rodeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rodeck in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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