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Rodimer Family History

Rodimer 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: Rodier, Roder, Roemer, Romer, Bodmer, Lorimer, Rimer, Rudiger, Rohmer

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Where is the Rodimer family from?

You can see how Rodimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rodimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodimer 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 Rodimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodimer. 100% of Rodimer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rodimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Rodimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodimer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rodimer. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rodimer. For the veterans among your Rodimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodimer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Rodimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rodimer in 1978 was 96, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodimer 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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