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Rhodin Family History

Rhodin 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: Rodin, Rhoden, Chopin, Rhodes, Bodin, Rodis, Roden, Rhein, Rudin

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Where is the Rhodin family from?

You can see how Rhodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhodin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rhodin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rhodin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhodin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rhodin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhodin 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 Rhodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Joint Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhodin. 30% of Rhodin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rhodin women worked as a Joint Owner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhodin were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Joint Owner
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Joint Owner
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Rhodin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Rhodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhodin 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Rhodin. 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 91 military records available for the last name Rhodin. For the veterans among your Rhodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhodin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rhodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rhodin in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhodin 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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