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Rodo Family History

Rodo 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: Rode, Roda, Bodo, Rod, Rado, Romo, Rojo, Rodi, Roso, Rodio

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Where is the Rodo family from?

You can see how Rodo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Rodo families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodo's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rodo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodo 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 Rodo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodo. 100% of Rodo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rodo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Rodo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodo 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Rodo. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rodo. For the veterans among your Rodo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rodo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodo in 1953 was 45, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodo 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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