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Rodels Family History

Rodels 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: Rodes, Rodell, Roels, Rodela, Rode, Roder, Rhodes, Godel, Rodis

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Where is the Rodels family from?

You can see how Rodels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodels family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodels's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodels 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 51 census records available for the last name Rodels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodels 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rodels. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rodels. For the veterans among your Rodels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rodels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rodels in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodels 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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