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Rods Family History

Rods 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: Ross, Rode, Roos, Rodes, Ros, Rodis, Roda, Rod, Rodas, Rodi

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Where is the Rods family from?

You can see how Rods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rods family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rods families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rods families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rods's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rods families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rods 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 Rods ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rods. 100% of Rods men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Rods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rods 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rods. 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 618 military records available for the last name Rods. For the veterans among your Rods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rods lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Rods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rods in 1976 was 86, and 48 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rods 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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