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Rodelo Family History

Rodelo Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia and Mexico): altered form of Spanish or Galician Rodela with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rodell, Rodela, Rode, Rodes, Roder, Romeo, Godel, Rogel, Redel, Model

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Where is the Rodelo family from?

You can see how Rodelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rodelo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodelo's in USA. California had the highest population of Rodelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodelo. 60% of Rodelo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Rodelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodelo 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Rodelo. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rodelo. For the veterans among your Rodelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodelo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodelo in 1962 was 62, and 42 in 2004.

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