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Rodwold Family History

Rodwold 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: Rodewald, Rodwell, Redwood, Godbold, Oswald, Wold, Reynold, Radford

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Where is the Rodwold family from?

You can see how Rodwold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rodwold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rodwold family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rodwold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rodwold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rodwold 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 19 census records available for the last name Rodwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rodwold 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rodwold. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rodwold. For the veterans among your Rodwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rodwold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Rodwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rodwold in 1967 was 57, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rodwold 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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