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Roodney Family History

Roodney 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: Rodney, Rooney, Radney, Looney, Goodley, Woodley, Cooney, Romney

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Roodney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roodney 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 Roodney. 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 Roodney. For the veterans among your Roodney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roodney lifespan?

Average Roodney life expectancy in 2004 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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