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Rodofer Family History

Rodofer 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: Rodefer, Roder, Rodier, Romoser, Redifer, Rodocker, Rodger, Rooker

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Where is the Rodofer family from?

You can see how Rodofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodofer family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rodofer's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Rodofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Rodofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodofer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rodofer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rodofer. For the veterans among your Rodofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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