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Roadman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Rodmann (see Rodeman ) Rothmann or Rottmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rottman, Roseman, Loafman, Rayman, Rockman, Rossman, Radman, Rosman

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Where is the Roadman family from?

You can see how Roadman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roadman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roadman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roadman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roadman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roadman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roadman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roadman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roadman. 24% of Roadman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Roadman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roadman were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer Wpa
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roadman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roadman 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Roadman. 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 421 military records available for the last name Roadman. For the veterans among your Roadman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roadman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roadman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roadman in 1953 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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