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Rodie Family History

Rodie Surname Meaning

Scottish:: from a pet form of the personal name Roderick. in some cases from Irish Roddy.

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


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Where is the Rodie family from?

You can see how Rodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rodie families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rodie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodie families in 1911.
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What did your Rodie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rodie. 100% of Rodie men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rodie. 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 609 military records available for the last name Rodie. For the veterans among your Rodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rodie in 1950 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodie 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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