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Rodehorst Family History

Rodehorst 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: Bockhorst, Kohorst, Mordhorst, Bronkhorst, Roehrs, Bornhorst, Rodes

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Where is the Rodehorst family from?

You can see how Rodehorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodehorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodehorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rodehorst families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodehorst's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodehorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodehorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodehorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodehorst. 45% of Rodehorst men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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What Rodehorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Rodehorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodehorst 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rodehorst. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rodehorst. For the veterans among your Rodehorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodehorst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rodehorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodehorst in 1958 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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