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Rodenberry Family History

Rodenberry 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: Rosenberry, Roddenberry, Rotenberry, Rodenberg, Roseberry, Dewberry

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Where is the Rodenberry family from?

You can see how Rodenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodenberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rodenberry families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rodenberry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodenberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodenberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodenberry. 31% of Rodenberry 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Tie Hacker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
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What Rodenberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Rodenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenberry 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rodenberry. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rodenberry. For the veterans among your Rodenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenberry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rodenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rodenberry in 1967 was 68, and 70 in 2000.

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