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Rodin Family History

Rodin Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Rodén (see Roden). English: unexplained. French: from a pet form of Rode. Russian: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Robin, Bodin, Roden, Godin, Rodine, Modin, Rudin, Rosin, Rolin, Rodie

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Where is the Rodin family from?

You can see how Rodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rodin families living in Tennessee. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rodin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rodin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodin 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 Rodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodin. 16% of Rodin men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Rodin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodin were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodin 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 Rodin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodin. For the veterans among your Rodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodin in 1958 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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