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Rodecker Family History

Rodecker 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: Rodocker, Roecker, Decker, Rocker, Recker, Noecker, Boecker, Bodeker

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Where is the Rodecker family from?

You can see how Rodecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rodecker families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodecker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rodecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodecker 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 Rodecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodecker. 17% of Rodecker men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rodecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodecker were Auditor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Messenger
    12%
  • Auditor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Rodecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodecker 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rodecker. 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 450 military records available for the last name Rodecker. For the veterans among your Rodecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodecker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rodecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rodecker in 1944 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodecker 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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