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Rodbard Family History

Rodbard Surname Meaning

Variant of Robert from Middle English Rodbert preserving the -d- of Old French and Continental Germanic Rodbert.

The -o- has sometimes been unrounded to -a-.

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


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Where is the Rodbard family from?

You can see how Rodbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodbard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodbard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Rodbard families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rodbard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rodbard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodbard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodbard. 77% of Rodbard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Ladys Maid
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodbard 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rodbard. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rodbard. For the veterans among your Rodbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodbard lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Rodbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rodbard in 1975 was 64, and 95 in 2001.

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