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Rodacker Family History

Rodacker 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: Rosacker, Rodocker, Rocker, Rothacker, Hofacker, Radaker, Roecker

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Where is the Rodacker family from?

You can see how Rodacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rodacker families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodacker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rodacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodacker 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 Rodacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodacker. 54% of Rodacker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodacker women worked as a Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rodacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Rodacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodacker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rodacker. 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 86 military records available for the last name Rodacker. For the veterans among your Rodacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodacker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rodacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rodacker in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodacker 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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