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Rodkey Family History

Rodkey Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Radke.

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


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Where is the Rodkey family from?

You can see how Rodkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodkey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rodkey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rodkey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rodkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodkey 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 Rodkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodkey. 22% of Rodkey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rodkey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodkey were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Music Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rodkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodkey 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Rodkey. 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 701 military records available for the last name Rodkey. For the veterans among your Rodkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodkey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rodkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rodkey in 1950 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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