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Rodowsky Family History

Rodowsky 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: Brodowski, Rogowski, Sadowsky, Podolsky, Borowsky, Rakowsky, Brodsky

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Where is the Rodowsky family from?

You can see how Rodowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rodowsky families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rodowsky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rodowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bean Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodowsky. 100% of Rodowsky women worked as a Bean Picker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bean Picker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rodowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodowsky 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rodowsky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rodowsky. For the veterans among your Rodowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rodowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rodowsky in 1962 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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