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Rodefeld Family History

Rodefeld 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: Rodewald, Rosenfeld, Rothfeld, Rozenfeld, Rodefer, Kornfeld, Hosfeld

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Where is the Rodefeld family from?

You can see how Rodefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodefeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rodefeld family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodefeld's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodefeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodefeld 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 Rodefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodefeld. 23% of Rodefeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

What Rodefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Rodefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodefeld 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Rodefeld. 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 190 military records available for the last name Rodefeld. For the veterans among your Rodefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodefeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rodefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rodefeld in 1964 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodefeld 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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