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Rodeffer Family History

Rodeffer Surname Meaning

Variant of Rodeheaver a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Rodeffer family from?

You can see how Rodeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rodeffer families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rodeffer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rodeffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeffer 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 Rodeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodeffer. 32% of Rodeffer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodeffer women worked as a 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Rodeffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeffer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Rodeffer. 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 322 military records available for the last name Rodeffer. For the veterans among your Rodeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeffer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rodeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rodeffer in 1958 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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