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Rhods Family History

Rhods 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: Rhodes, Rhode, Rhodus, Rhody, Rhoda, Rhoads, Ross, Rode, Roos, Rodes

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Where is the Rhods family from?

You can see how Rhods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhods family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhods families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rhods families living in North Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rhods's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rhods families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhods 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 Rhods ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhods. 28% of Rhods men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rhods women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhods were Plumber and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Rhods family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rhods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhods 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rhods. 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 362 military records available for the last name Rhods. For the veterans among your Rhods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhods lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Rhods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rhods in 1977 was 72, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhods 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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