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Rodler Family History

Rodler 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: Roder, Ridler, Rosler, Roller, Rodier, Radler, Redler, Rodger, Rode

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Where is the Rodler family from?

You can see how Rodler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rodler families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rodler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rodler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodler 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 Rodler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodler. 24% of Rodler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rodler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodler were Builder and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Builder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Rodler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodler 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Rodler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rodler. For the veterans among your Rodler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rodler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rodler in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodler 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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