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Rhodges Family History

Rhodges Surname 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: Rhodes, Hodges, Rodes, Hodes, Hodge, Rhode, Rhodus, Rodgers, Rhoden

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Where is the Rhodges family from?

You can see how Rhodges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rhodges families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rhodges's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Rhodges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Rhodges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodges 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rhodges. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rhodges. For the veterans among your Rhodges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodges lifespan?

Average Rhodges life expectancy in 1985 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhodges 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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