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Rodenhiser Family History

Rodenhiser 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: Bodenheimer, Bodenhamer, Emenhiser, Reiser, Rodeheaver, Denier

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Where is the Rodenhiser family from?

You can see how Rodenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodenhiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodenhiser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 18 Rodenhiser families living in North Carolina. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rodenhiser's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rodenhiser families in 1880.
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What did your Rodenhiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodenhiser. 60% of Rodenhiser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rodenhiser women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodenhiser were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenhiser 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rodenhiser. 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 337 military records available for the last name Rodenhiser. For the veterans among your Rodenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodenhiser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rodenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rodenhiser in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 2003.

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