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Roderer Family History

Roderer Surname Meaning

South German (Röderer): see Roederer.

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


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Where is the Roderer family from?

You can see how Roderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roderer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roderer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Roderer families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Roderer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roderer families in 1911.
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What did your Roderer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roderer. 28% of Roderer men worked as a Salesman and 58% of Roderer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roderer were Polisher and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Polisher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Roderer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Roderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roderer 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Roderer. 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 554 military records available for the last name Roderer. For the veterans among your Roderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roderer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roderer in 1962 was 66, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roderer 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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