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Origins of the Rodd surname

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Where do most Rodds live?

In 1921, most Rodds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rodds

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,670 records for the Rodd surname. The oldest one dates back to 1674.

Who were Rodds most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rodd first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rodds

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rodds in 1921
Dressmaker

26

Living On Own Means

18

Laundress

15

Charwoman

14

Domestic Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Rodds in 1921
Thatcher

33

General Labourer

20

Carpenter

17

Agricultural Labourer

15

Mason

14

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