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Rodrigue Family History

Rodrigue Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Rodrigue a French form of Spanish Rodrigo a Christian saint's name. The surname is however in many cases a Frenchified form of the Spanish one or of its German cognate Roderig. The surname Rodrigue is also found in Belgium (Wallonia). It is also found in Haiti where it is rare and in the Dominican Republic. Altered form under the French influence in LA and QC (Canada) of Portuguese Rodrigues and possibly also Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez ). Compare Lodrigue Rodrick and Rodrique . Jewish (Sephardic): shortened form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez ).

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


Similar surnames: Rodrigues, Rodriguez, Rodrigo, Rodriques, Rodiguez, Rodriquez, Lodge

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Where is the Rodrigue family from?

You can see how Rodrigue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodrigue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodrigue families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,176 Rodrigue families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Rodrigue's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rodrigue families in 1911.
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What did your Rodrigue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rodrigue. 48% of Rodrigue men worked as a Cultivateur and 22% of Rodrigue women worked as a Rentire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodrigue were Fils Cultivateur and Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    48%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    4%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    22%
  • Servante
    22%
  • Employee
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodrigue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rodrigue. For the veterans among your Rodrigue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodrigue lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rodrigue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rodrigue in 1943 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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