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Rhood Family History

Rhood 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: Hood, Rood, Rhoad, Hook, Rook, Roos, Root, Hoad, Hoop, Good

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Where is the Rhood family from?

You can see how Rhood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rhood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Rhood families living in Massachusetts. This was about 95% of all the recorded Rhood's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rhood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhood 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 Rhood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rhood. 100% of Rhood men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rhood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Rhood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rhood. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rhood. For the veterans among your Rhood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhood lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Rhood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rhood in 1978 was 71, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhood 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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