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Rodebaugh Family History

Rodebaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rodenbaugh a surname of German origin (see Rodenbach). Compare Rodabaugh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rodebaugh family from?

You can see how Rodebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Rodebaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rodebaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rodebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodebaugh 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 Rodebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodebaugh. 24% of Rodebaugh men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Rodebaugh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodebaugh were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Nurse
    9%

What Rodebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodebaugh 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Rodebaugh. 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 683 military records available for the last name Rodebaugh. For the veterans among your Rodebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodebaugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rodebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rodebaugh in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodebaugh 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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