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Rodeff Family History

Rodeff 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: Rode, Rodes, Roder, Reff, Roden, Rosoff, Rodell, Rogoff, Rodela

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Where is the Rodeff family from?

You can see how Rodeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodeff family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodeff's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodeff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rodeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeff 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rodeff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rodeff. For the veterans among your Rodeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Rodeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rodeff in 1976 was 88, and 66 in 1978.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodeff 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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