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Rodgester Family History

Rodgester 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: Rochester, Regester, Roesler, Riester, Worcester, Register, Rester

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Where is the Rodgester family from?

You can see how Rodgester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodgester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rodgester families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodgester's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rodgester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodgester 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 30 census records available for the last name Rodgester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodgester 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rodgester. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rodgester. For the veterans among your Rodgester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodgester lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Rodgester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodgester in 1980 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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