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Rodenhausen Family History

Rodenhausen 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: Oberhausen, Obenhaus, Rodenbaugh, Rosengarten, Kornhauser

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Where is the Rodenhausen family from?

You can see how Rodenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodenhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rodenhausen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rodenhausen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodenhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodenhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodenhausen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rodenhausen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rodenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenhausen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Rodenhausen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Rodenhausen. For the veterans among your Rodenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenhausen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rodenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodenhausen in 1966 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

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