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Rhodenbaugh Family History

Rhodenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rodenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rhodenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rhodenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhodenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rhodenbaugh family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rhodenbaugh's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rhodenbaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Rhodenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhodenbaugh. 29% of Rhodenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Rhodenbaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhodenbaugh were Photographer and Photographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Photographer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Dress Maker
    19%
  • Photographer
    19%

What Rhodenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rhodenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodenbaugh 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rhodenbaugh. 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 296 military records available for the last name Rhodenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rhodenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Rhodenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rhodenbaugh in 1951 was 49, and 82 in 2003.

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