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Rhoads Name Meaning

English: variant of Rhodes .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rhoades, Roads, Rhoad, Rhode, Roades, Rhead, Rhodes, Cords, Rhodus

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Where is the Rhoads family from?

You can see how Rhoads families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoads family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoads families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 132 Rhoads families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhoads's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rhoads families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoads 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 Rhoads ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoads. 16% of Rhoads men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Rhoads women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoads were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Rhoads. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoads 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rhoads. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Rhoads. For the veterans among your Rhoads ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoads lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoads life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rhoads in 1942 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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