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Roudenbush Family History

Roudenbush 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: Raudenbush, Roudebush, Roudabush, Rodenbaugh, Rosebush, Rodenburg

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Where is the Roudenbush family from?

You can see how Roudenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roudenbush family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roudenbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Roudenbush families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Roudenbush's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roudenbush families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roudenbush 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 Roudenbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roudenbush. 64% of Roudenbush men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Section Hand
    19%

What Roudenbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roudenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roudenbush 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Roudenbush. 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 134 military records available for the last name Roudenbush. For the veterans among your Roudenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roudenbush lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Roudenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roudenbush in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roudenbush 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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