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Rodack Family History

Rodack 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: Radack, Rodak, Romack, Rodick, Roback, Rock, Roach, Rodich, Boback

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Where is the Rodack family from?

You can see how Rodack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rodack families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodack's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Rodack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodack 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 Rodack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sten were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodack. 27% of Rodack men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rodack women worked as a Sten. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodack were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Boiler Scaler
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sten
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Rodack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Rodack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodack 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Rodack. 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 151 military records available for the last name Rodack. For the veterans among your Rodack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodack lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rodack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodack in 1960 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodack 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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