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Rodwan Family History

Rodwan 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: Rodway, Radwan, Rowan, Rodman, Roman, Rosman, Rudman, Bodman, Roda

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Where is the Rodwan family from?

You can see how Rodwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodwan family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rodwan's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Rodwan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodwan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Rodwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodwan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rodwan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rodwan. For the veterans among your Rodwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodwan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Rodwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rodwan in 1978 was 51, and 78 in 2001.

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