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Roddan Family History

Roddan Surname Meaning

see Roddam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roddan family from?

You can see how Roddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roddan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Roddan families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Roddan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roddan families in 1911.
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What did your Roddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roddan. 100% of Roddan men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Roddan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Cap Windercotton Mill
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddan 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Roddan. 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 243 military records available for the last name Roddan. For the veterans among your Roddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roddan in 1964 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddan 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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