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Rodner Family History

Rodner 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: Roder, Bodner, Rodney, Rohner, Rosner, Radner, Rodier, Codner, Rovner

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Where is the Rodner family from?

You can see how Rodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rodner families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rodner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodner 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 Rodner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodner. 36% of Rodner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rodner women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodner were Butcher and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Rodner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodner 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Rodner. 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 200 military records available for the last name Rodner. For the veterans among your Rodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rodner in 1954 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodner 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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