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Rhoder Family History

Rhoder 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, Rhodes, Rhode, Rhoden, Hoder, Rhorer, Rode, Homer, Holder

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Where is the Rhoder family from?

You can see how Rhoder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Rhoder families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rhoder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rhoder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoder 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 Rhoder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoder. 22% of Rhoder men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Rhoder women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoder were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Rhoder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rhoder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoder 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rhoder. 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 327 military records available for the last name Rhoder. For the veterans among your Rhoder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Rhoder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rhoder in 1959 was 57, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rhoder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoder 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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