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Rodeley Family History

Rodeley 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: Ridley, Rodney, Bodley, Rodell, Rowley, Godley, Madeley, Radley

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Where is the Rodeley family from?

You can see how Rodeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rodeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rodeley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodeley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rodeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodeley 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 76 census records available for the last name Rodeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodeley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rodeley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodeley. For the veterans among your Rodeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodeley lifespan?

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