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Rodowski Family History

Rodowski 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: Brodowski, Rogowski, Borowski, Podolski, Sadowski, Rakowski, Osowski

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Where is the Rodowski family from?

You can see how Rodowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rodowski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rodowski families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rodowski's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rodowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodowski 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 Rodowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rodowski. 100% of Rodowski 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 Rodowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rodowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodowski 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Rodowski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rodowski. For the veterans among your Rodowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Rodowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rodowski in 1965 was 80, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodowski 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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