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Origins of the Rodda surname

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About the Roddas

We have a total number of 10235 records for people with the last name Rodda.

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Where do most Roddas live?

In 1921, most Roddas lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Roddas

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,430 records for the Rodda surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Roddas most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rodda first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Roddas

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

Common Female occupations for Roddas in 1921
Dressmaker

65

Dress Maker

19

Housekeeper

19

Domestic Servant

18

Living On Own Means

17

Common Male occupations for Roddas in 1921
Tin Miner

106

Copper Miner

90

Butcher

85

Miner

59

Farmer

30

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