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Rohdes Family History

Rohdes 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: Rodes, Roades, Rohde, Rode, Roder, Rhodes, Rodis, Roden, Lodes

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Where is the Rohdes family from?

You can see how Rohdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohdes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rohdes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rohdes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rohdes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohdes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohdes. 34% of Rohdes men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rohdes women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rohdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohdes 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rohdes. 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 84 military records available for the last name Rohdes. For the veterans among your Rohdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohdes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Rohdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rohdes in 1966 was 76, and 68 in 1990.

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