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Rodiss Family History

Rodiss 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, Ross, Rodes, Rodich, Rodas, Riss, Diss, Reiss, Rodia, Rodino

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Where is the Rodiss family from?

You can see how Rodiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rodiss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rodiss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rodiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodiss 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 Rodiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Blanket Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodiss. 100% of Rodiss women worked as a Blanket Weaver.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Blanket Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Rodiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodiss 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rodiss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodiss. For the veterans among your Rodiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodiss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodiss 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 Rodiss

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