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Rodig Family History

Rodig 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: Rodis, Rodia, Rodi, Rodin, Rodio, Roig, Rodie, Romig, Redig, Rong

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Where is the Rodig family from?

You can see how Rodig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rodig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rodig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodig. 60% of Rodig men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Rodig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rodig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Rodig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodig 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Rodig. 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 449 military records available for the last name Rodig. For the veterans among your Rodig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rodig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rodig in 1963 was 68, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodig 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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