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Rodmaker Family History

Rodmaker 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: Rademaker, Radaker, Ramaker, Rodocker, Roder, Roemer, Roker, Rocker

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Where is the Rodmaker family from?

You can see how Rodmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodmaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rodmaker families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rodmaker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rodmaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodmaker 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 Rodmaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodmaker. 50% of Rodmaker 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Rodmaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Rodmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodmaker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rodmaker. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rodmaker. For the veterans among your Rodmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodmaker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rodmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodmaker in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodmaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodmaker 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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