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Rodell Family History

Rodell Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rödel (see Roedel) and perhaps also of its chiefly Swiss German variant Rodel.

Swedish: ornamental name from an unexplained first element + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

English: perhaps a variant of Ruddell.

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


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Where is the Rodell family from?

You can see how Rodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rodell families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rodell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rodell families in 1911.
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What did your Rodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodell. 28% of Rodell men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Rodell women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodell were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodell 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Rodell. 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 480 military records available for the last name Rodell. For the veterans among your Rodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodell in 1956 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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