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Roderigues Family History

Roderigues 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: Rodrigues, Rodrigue, Rodriques, Rodriguez, Rodriquez, Rodiguez

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Where is the Roderigues family from?

You can see how Roderigues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roderigues family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roderigues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Roderigues families living in Texas. This was about 52% of all the recorded Roderigues's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Roderigues families in 1880.
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What did your Roderigues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roderigues. 58% of Roderigues men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Roderigues women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roderigues were Carder Tender and Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Carder Tender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    27%
  • Spinner
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roderigues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roderigues 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Roderigues. 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 180 military records available for the last name Roderigues. For the veterans among your Roderigues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roderigues lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roderigues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roderigues in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roderigues 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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