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Rodan Family History

Rodan Surname Meaning

see Roden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rodan family from?

You can see how Rodan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rodan families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rodan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rodan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodan 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 Rodan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodan. 43% of Rodan men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rodan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodan were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mechanic Operator
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%

What Rodan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodan 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Rodan. 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 300 military records available for the last name Rodan. For the veterans among your Rodan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rodan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodan in 1948 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodan 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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