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Rodson Family History

Rodson 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: Rosson, Robson, Hodson, Ronson, Dodson, Rowson, Royston, Rolston

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Where is the Rodson family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rodson. 50% of Rodson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Rodson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Rodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Rodson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rodson. For the veterans among your Rodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rodson in 1968 was 66, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rodson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodson 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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