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Roodman Family History

Roodman 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: Goodman, Woodman, Roadman, Rodman, Roman, Roseman, Rosman, Rothman

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Where is the Roodman family from?

You can see how Roodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roodman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roodman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Roodman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roodman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roodman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roodman 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 Roodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roodman. 43% of Roodman men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    43%
  • Civil Serv
    29%
  • Peddler
    29%

What Roodman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Roodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roodman 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Roodman. 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 96 military records available for the last name Roodman. For the veterans among your Roodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roodman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Roodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Roodman in 1944 was 30, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roodman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roodman 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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