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Roodner Family History

Roodner 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: Goodner, Roder, Bodner, Rodney, Cordner, Rohner, Roegner, Rosner

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Where is the Roodner family from?

You can see how Roodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roodner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roodner families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Roodner's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Roodner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roodner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roodner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Roodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roodner 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Roodner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roodner. For the veterans among your Roodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roodner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Roodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roodner in 1971 was 34, and 83 in 1992.

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