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Rodinger Family History

Rodinger 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: Ridinger, Redinger, Rominger, Ringer, Bedinger, Groninger, Riedinger

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Where is the Rodinger family from?

You can see how Rodinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rodinger families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rodinger's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rodinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Rodinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodinger 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Rodinger. 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 59 military records available for the last name Rodinger. For the veterans among your Rodinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Rodinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rodinger in 1966 was 66, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodinger 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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