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Roodenburg Family History

Roodenburg 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: Rodenburg, Oldenburg, Rodenberg, Rosenburg, Rosenberg, Vandenburg

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Where is the Roodenburg family from?

You can see how Roodenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roodenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roodenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Roodenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roodenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roodenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roodenburg 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 182 census records available for the last name Roodenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roodenburg 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Roodenburg. 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 29 military records available for the last name Roodenburg. For the veterans among your Roodenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roodenburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roodenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roodenburg in 1964 was 79, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roodenburg 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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