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Rodelius Family History

Rodelius 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: Redenius, Rodes, Rodis, Roderick, Chelius, Rodell, Cornelius, Roels

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Where is the Rodelius family from?

You can see how Rodelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rodelius families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodelius's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodelius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodelius 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 95 census records available for the last name Rodelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodelius 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rodelius. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rodelius. For the veterans among your Rodelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodelius lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Rodelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rodelius in 1971 was 87, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodelius 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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