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Roodt Family History

Roodt 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: Root, Rood, Roode, Hood, Rode, Rout, Rook, Roos, Goody, Woods

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roodt 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 65 census records available for the last name Roodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roodt 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Roodt. 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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There are 87 military records available for the last name Roodt. For the veterans among your Roodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roodt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Roodt in 1964 was 72, and 43 in 2003.

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