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Rodge Family History

Rodge Surname Meaning

Perhaps from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Roger. Compare Rodgie.

However, Middle English Rogge may be a spelling of Rugge.

See Rudge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rodge family from?

You can see how Rodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Rodge families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rodge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rodge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodge. 50% of Rodge men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rodge women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodge were Janitor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodge 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Rodge. 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 385 military records available for the last name Rodge. For the veterans among your Rodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodge in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodge 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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