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Rodrguez Family History

Rodrguez 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: Rodriguez, Rodiguez, Rodrigues, Rodrigue, Rodriquez, Rodriques

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Where is the Rodrguez family from?

You can see how Rodrguez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodrguez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rodrguez families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rodrguez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rodrguez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodrguez 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 Rodrguez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodrguez. 55% of Rodrguez men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rodrguez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rodrguez were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Rodrguez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Rodrguez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodrguez 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Rodrguez. 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 Rodrguez. For the veterans among your Rodrguez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodrguez lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Rodrguez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rodrguez in 1981 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodrguez 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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