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Rodder Family History

Rodder 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: Roder, Redder, Roeder, Rodier, Hodder, Radder, Rodden, Rudder, Roddey

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Where is the Rodder family from?

You can see how Rodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rodder families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rodder's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rodder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodder 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 Rodder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodder. 32% of Rodder men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Rodder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodder were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Pin Sticker
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Rodder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodder 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Rodder. 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 195 military records available for the last name Rodder. For the veterans among your Rodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Rodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rodder in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodder 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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