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Rodreguez Family History

Rodreguez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Rodríguez (see Rodriguez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rodreguez family from?

You can see how Rodreguez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodreguez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodreguez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Rodreguez families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rodreguez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rodreguez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodreguez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rodreguez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodreguez. 49% of Rodreguez men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rodreguez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodreguez were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rodreguez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodreguez 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Rodreguez. 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 198 military records available for the last name Rodreguez. For the veterans among your Rodreguez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodreguez lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Rodreguez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rodreguez in 1962 was 56, and 80 in 2000.

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