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Rodam Family History

Rodam 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: Roda, Rodas, Rodak, Roam, Ram, Boda, Rode, Rada, Adam, Rosa

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Where is the Rodam family from?

You can see how Rodam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rodam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rodam family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodam's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Rodam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Rodam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodam 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rodam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rodam. For the veterans among your Rodam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodam

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