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Roddis Family History

Roddis Surname Meaning

see Rodhouse.see Rhodes.

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


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Where is the Roddis family from?

You can see how Roddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roddis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Roddis families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Roddis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Roddis families in 1911.
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What did your Roddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roddis. 50% of Roddis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Shoemaker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Roddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roddis 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Roddis. 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 689 military records available for the last name Roddis. For the veterans among your Roddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roddis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roddis in 1966 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roddis 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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