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Rodeghier Family History

Rodeghier 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: Roegner, Roethler, Roeger, Rodier, Rodemeyer, Regier, Regnier

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Where is the Rodeghier family from?

You can see how Rodeghier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeghier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rodeghier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rodeghier families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rodeghier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodeghier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeghier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodeghier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodeghier. 100% of Rodeghier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rodeghier women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Rodeghier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeghier 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rodeghier. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rodeghier. For the veterans among your Rodeghier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeghier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rodeghier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rodeghier in 1964 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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