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Rodams Family History

Rodams 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: Rodas, Rodes, Rodis, Roda, Adams, Kodama, Rosas, Rozas, Rojas, Rodak

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Where is the Rodams family from?

You can see how Rodams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodams family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodams family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodams's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodams families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodams 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 38 census records available for the last name Rodams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodams 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rodams. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rodams. For the veterans among your Rodams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodams lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Rodams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rodams in 1967 was 82, and 99 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodams 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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