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Rodth Family History

Rodth 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: Roth, Routh, Roeth, Roath, Rooth, Rode, Rout, Rath, North, Root

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Where is the Rodth family from?

You can see how Rodth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rodth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rodth families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rodth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodth 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 21 census records available for the last name Rodth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rodth. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rodth. For the veterans among your Rodth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodth lifespan?

Average Rodth life expectancy in 2001 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodth 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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