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Rodrig Family History

Rodrig 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: Rodrigo, Roerig, Rohrig, Rodis, Rodia, Roehrig, Rehrig, Rodi, Reddig

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Where is the Rodrig family from?

You can see how Rodrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rodrig families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rodrig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rodrig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodrig 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 898 census records available for the last name Rodrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodrig 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Rodrig. 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 394 military records available for the last name Rodrig. For the veterans among your Rodrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodrig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Rodrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rodrig in 1977 was 90, and 62 in 2004.

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