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Rodhouse Family History

Rodhouse Surname Meaning

From Roydhouse in Shelley (WR Yorks) which is recorded as le Roides in 1324 or otherwise a topographic name from Middle English rode ‘clearing’ + hous ‘house’ for someone who lived in a house in or by a clearing.

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rodhouse family from?

You can see how Rodhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodhouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodhouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Rodhouse families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rodhouse's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rodhouse families in 1891.
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What did your Rodhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodhouse. 100% of Rodhouse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodhouse women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodhouse 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Rodhouse. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rodhouse. For the veterans among your Rodhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodhouse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rodhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rodhouse in 1964 was 82, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodhouse 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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