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Roadwider Family History

Roadwider 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: Broadwater, Rodier, Rohweder, Radder, Roediger, Raider, Roder, Rider

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Where is the Roadwider family from?

You can see how Roadwider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roadwider family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Roadwider families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roadwider's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roadwider families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roadwider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Roadwider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadwider 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roadwider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roadwider. For the veterans among your Roadwider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadwider lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roadwider

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