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Rodrian Family History

Rodrian 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: Adrian, Rodrigo, Rodeman, Rodia, Rodin, Dorian, Rohrman, Torian

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Where is the Rodrian family from?

You can see how Rodrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodrian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rodrian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rodrian family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodrian's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rodrian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodrian 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 Rodrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rodrian. 42% of Rodrian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rodrian women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Rodrian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Rodrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodrian 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Rodrian. 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 280 military records available for the last name Rodrian. For the veterans among your Rodrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodrian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rodrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rodrian in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodrian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodrian 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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