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Rohdenburg Family History

Rohdenburg 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: Rodenburg, Oldenburg, Rodenberg, Rosenburg, Rosenberg, Vandenburg

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Where is the Rohdenburg family from?

You can see how Rohdenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohdenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohdenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rohdenburg families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohdenburg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rohdenburg families in 1880.
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What did your Rohdenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Technician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohdenburg. 60% of Rohdenburg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rohdenburg women worked as a Technician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohdenburg were Electrician and Garment Worker. .

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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%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Technician
    50%
  • Garment Worker
    50%
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What Rohdenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Rohdenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohdenburg 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Rohdenburg. 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 98 military records available for the last name Rohdenburg. For the veterans among your Rohdenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohdenburg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Rohdenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rohdenburg in 1959 was 59, and 95 in 2003.

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