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Rodamaker Family History

Rodamaker 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: Rademaker, Ramaker, Wanamaker, Radaker, Rodemeyer, Rosacker

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Where is the Rodamaker family from?

You can see how Rodamaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodamaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodamaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rodamaker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rodamaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodamaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodamaker 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 Rodamaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodamaker. 34% of Rodamaker 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
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Rodamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Rodamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodamaker 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 Rodamaker. 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 43 military records available for the last name Rodamaker. For the veterans among your Rodamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodamaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rodamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rodamaker in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodamaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodamaker 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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