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Rodt Family History

Rodt 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, Rout, Root, Roda, Rod, Rost, Rodi, Rott, Rody, Rodd

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Where is the Rodt family from?

You can see how Rodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rodt families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rodt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rodt families in 1880.
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What did your Rodt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Rodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodt 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rodt. 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 203 military records available for the last name Rodt. For the veterans among your Rodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Rodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rodt in 1978 was 84, and 88 in 1994.

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