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Rodenberg Name Meaning

Dutch or German: habitational name from any of various places named Rodenberg, from elements meaning ‘red mountain’. One such place is in Hesse.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rodenburg, Rosenberg, Rotenberg, Rothenberg, Kronenberg, Rodenberger

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Rodenberg Family Origin

Where is the Rodenberg family from?

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

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    Rodenberg Family Occupations

    What did your Rodenberg ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rodenberg. A less common occupation for the Rodenberg family was Minister. The most common Rodenberg occupation in the USA was Farmer. 20% of Rodenberg's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      20%

    • Laborer

      12%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Minister

      8%

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

    Rodenberg Historical Records

    What Rodenberg family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rodenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodenberg. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodenberg. For the veterans among your Rodenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rodenberg Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rodenberg lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rodenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rodenberg in 1948 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodenberg

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodenberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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