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Rodelander Family History

Rodelander 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: Bolander, Roseland, Melander, Helander, Kolander, Shelander

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Where is the Rodelander family from?

You can see how Rodelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodelander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodelander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rodelander families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodelander's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rodelander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodelander 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 298 census records available for the last name Rodelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodelander 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rodelander. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rodelander. For the veterans among your Rodelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodelander lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rodelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rodelander in 1948 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodelander 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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