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Rodus Family History

Rodus 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: Rodes, Rodis, Rodas, Rhodus, Redus, Rous, Rogus, Ross, Rode, Rout

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Where is the Rodus family from?

You can see how Rodus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rodus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Rodus families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rodus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rodus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodus 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 188 census records available for the last name Rodus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rodus. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rodus. For the veterans among your Rodus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Rodus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rodus in 1964 was 55, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodus 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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