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Rodaer Family History

Rodaer 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: Roder, Rodier, Rodger, Rode, Rover, Reder, Rodes, Oder, Rider, Bodner

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Where is the Rodaer family from?

You can see how Rodaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodaer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rodaer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rodaer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodaer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rodaer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodaer 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 Rodaer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodaer. 100% of Rodaer women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rodaer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Rodaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodaer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rodaer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rodaer. For the veterans among your Rodaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodaer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rodaer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rodaer in 1963 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodaer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodaer 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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