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Rhodman Family History

Rhodman 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: Rodman, Goodman, Roman, Rosman, Rudman, Bodman, Rozman, Radman

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Where is the Rhodman family from?

You can see how Rhodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rhodman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rhodman families living in Kansas. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rhodman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rhodman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhodman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhodman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Rhodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rhodman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rhodman. For the veterans among your Rhodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rhodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rhodman in 1960 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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