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Rodr Family History

Rodr 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: Rode, Roder, Roda, Rod, Rohr, Rodi, Rody, Rodd, Rong, Ross

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Where is the Rodr family from?

You can see how Rodr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rodr families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodr's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rodr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodr. 100% of Rodr men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Rodr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodr 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rodr. 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 236 military records available for the last name Rodr. For the veterans among your Rodr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodr lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rodr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rodr in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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