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Roddy Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

Historians like Edward MacLysaght ("More Irish Familes" - 1960) point to at the very least three distinct septs, or families of separate origins for the Roddy-Ruddy surname:

1. Ó Rodocháin, abbreviated to Ó Rodaigh in County Leitrim, where Tadhg O’Roddy (circa 1515 C.E.) and his ancestors were coarbs of St. Cullen of Fenagh, also linked to Ó Roideacháin in County Mayo, where the Ruddy variant is common.

2. O’Roddy family from County Donegal who were erenaghs leading a sept of the Uí Bhreasail branch of Muintir banna (son of Niall of the Nine Hostages).

3. Ó Rodaigh sept of the Uí Maine, County Galway, sometimes written Ó Roidigh, or Reddy, but separate from the primary Reddy families in Counties Leinster and Kilkenny.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Roddy, Ruddy, Rody, Rhudy, Rhody, Roddey, Raddy, Roady, Roody, Roddie, Rhodey

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Ireland

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Early Roddies

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Charlotte Roddy born 1857 Brighton, Australia
Charlotte Roddy of Brighton Australia was born in 1857 in Brighton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte Roddy.
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Ellen Roddy born 1865 St Kilda, Australia
Ellen Roddy of St Kilda Australia was born in 1865 in St Kilda. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ellen Roddy.
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Norman Roddy Jan 26, 1869 - Feb 1981
Norman Roddy was born on January 26, 1869, and died at age 112 years old in February 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Roddy.
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Andrew Roddy Oct 1, 1870 - Aug 1968 Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew Roddy of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on October 1, 1870, and died at age 97 years old in August 1968.
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Margaret Roddy Aug 6, 1873 - Mar 1969 Centralia, Illinois
Margaret Roddy of Centralia, Marion County, Illinois was born on August 6, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in March 1969.
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Martin Roddy Dec 20, 1873 - Feb 1965 Massachusetts
Martin Roddy of Massachusetts was born on December 20, 1873, and died at age 91 years old in February 1965.
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Hugh Roddy Dec 14, 1873 - Nov 1964 Virginia
Hugh Roddy of Virginia was born on December 14, 1873, and died at age 90 years old in November 1964.
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Hugh Roddy Oct 17, 1873 - Oct 1962 Massachusetts
Hugh Roddy of Massachusetts was born on October 17, 1873, and died at age 89 years old in October 1962.
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Elizabeth Roddy Aug 12, 1875 - Dec 1972 Randallstown, Maryland
Elizabeth Roddy of Randallstown, Baltimore County, Maryland was born on August 12, 1875, and died at age 97 years old in December 1972.
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William Roddy Mar 16, 1875 - Dec 1964 Tennessee
William Roddy of Tennessee was born on March 16, 1875, and died at age 89 years old in December 1964.
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William Roddy Dec 20, 1875 - Mar 1965 New Mexico
William Roddy of New Mexico was born on December 20, 1875, and died at age 89 years old in March 1965.
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Lilian Roddy Dec 4, 1876 - Oct 1969 Burlington, Vermont
Lilian Roddy of Burlington, Chittenden County, VT was born on December 4, 1876, and died at age 92 years old in October 1969.
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Donna J. Ryan Roddy, IL headstone
Donna J. Ryan Roddy, IL headstone
Donna J. Ryan Roddy died on April 6,1995 in Chicago,Illinois after a 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Haverhill,Mass and was the daughter of P.Winn and Marvis J.(Prescott)Ryan. She divorced Patrick Roddy in 1986 and had one child,Paul Roddy.
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Mary Alice Roddy
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Leon Roddy Jun 16, 1921 - Jun 1975
Leon Roddy was born on June 16, 1921, and died at age 54 years old in June 1975. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leon Roddy.
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Lillian Roddy Detroit, Michigan, United States
Lillian Roddy of Detroit, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian Roddy.
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Patrick Roddy St Kilda, Australia
Patrick Roddy of St Kilda Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick Roddy.
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Gerald L Roddy Sep 10, 1920 - Apr 4, 1992 Berkley, Michigan
Gerald L Roddy of Berkley, Oakland County, MI was born on September 10, 1920, and died at age 71 years old on April 4, 1992.
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Lillian Roddy Jun 7, 1902 - Oct 1969 Detroit, Michigan
Lillian Roddy of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on June 7, 1902, and died at age 67 years old in October 1969.
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George Roddy May 14, 1906 - May 1, 2000 Cleveland, Ohio
George Roddy of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on May 14, 1906, and died at age 93 years old on May 1, 2000.
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Theophilus Roddy Jan 7, 1924 - Jul 15, 1992 Gary, Indiana
Theophilus Roddy of Gary, Lake County, IN was born on January 7, 1924, and died at age 68 years old on July 15, 1992.
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Wilma D Roddy Nov 15, 1919 - Jun 11, 2002 Marietta, Georgia
Wilma D Roddy of Marietta, Cobb County, GA was born on November 15, 1919, and died at age 82 years old on June 11, 2002.
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Jack Roddy Jr Jun 18, 1918 - Nov 25, 2010 Burkburnett, Texas
Jack Roddy Jr of Burkburnett, Wichita County, Texas was born on June 18, 1918, and died at age 92 years old on November 25, 2010.
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James P Roddy Mar 12, 1906 - Mar 19, 1991 San Francisco, California
James P Roddy of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on March 12, 1906, and died at age 85 years old on March 19, 1991. James Roddy was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section CE Site 358 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno.
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James E Roddy Jun 1, 1916 - Jun 21, 1998 Kennett, Missouri
James E Roddy of Kennett, Dunklin County, MO was born on June 1, 1916, and died at age 82 years old on June 21, 1998.
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James O Roddy May 18, 1918 - Feb 1979 Nicoma Park, Oklahoma
James O Roddy of Nicoma Park, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma was born on May 18, 1918, and died at age 60 years old in February 1979.
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James W. Roddy Nov 17, 1948 - Sep 8, 2003 Riesel, Texas
James W Roddy Sr of Riesel, McLennan County, TX was born on November 17, 1948, and died at age 54 years old on September 8, 2003.
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James T Roddy Jan 17, 1920 - Aug 1982 Richmond, Indiana
James T Roddy of Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana was born on January 17, 1920, and died at age 62 years old in August 1982.
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James Crawford Jr Roddy Mar 21, 1927 - Jan 1980 Atlanta, Georgia
James Crawford Jr Roddy of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia was born on March 21, 1927, and died at age 52 years old in January 1980.
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James W Roddy Jul 10, 1912 - Jan 1987 Griffin, Georgia
James W Roddy of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia was born on July 10, 1912, and died at age 74 years old in January 1987.
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James W Roddy Jul 3, 1921 - Dec 2, 1994 Greenville, South Carolina
James W Roddy of Greenville, Greenville County, SC was born on July 3, 1921, and died at age 73 years old on December 2, 1994.
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James M Roddy Sep 8, 1898 - Jul 1966 Albany, New York
James M Roddy of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on September 8, 1898 in Manhattan County, and died at age 67 years old in July 1966.
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James J Roddy Mar 7, 1921 - Mar 1985 Terre Haute, Indiana
James J Roddy of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana was born on March 7, 1921, and died at age 64 years old in March 1985.
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Izear Roddy May 6, 1913 - Jul 1970 Toney, Alabama
Izear Roddy of Toney, Madison County, Alabama was born on May 6, 1913, and died at age 57 years old in July 1970.
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Popular Roddy Biographies

Margaret Ann Roddy Jan 13 - Sep 17, 2012
Margaret Ann Roddy was born on January 13, and died on September 17, 2012. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Ann Roddy .
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Lillian Roddy Detroit, Michigan, United States
Lillian Roddy of Detroit, Michigan United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian Roddy.
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Gerald L Roddy Sep 10, 1920 - Apr 4, 1992 Berkley, Michigan
Gerald L Roddy of Berkley, Oakland County, MI was born on September 10, 1920, and died at age 71 years old on April 4, 1992.
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Leon Roddy Jun 16, 1921 - Jun 1975
Leon Roddy was born on June 16, 1921, and died at age 54 years old in June 1975. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leon Roddy.
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Lillian Roddy Jun 7, 1902 - Oct 1969 Detroit, Michigan
Lillian Roddy of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan was born on June 7, 1902, and died at age 67 years old in October 1969.
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George Roddy May 14, 1906 - May 1, 2000 Cleveland, Ohio
George Roddy of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on May 14, 1906, and died at age 93 years old on May 1, 2000.
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Isaiah Thomas Roddy
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Lena Brooks-Roddy
Lena Brooks-Roddy born 1897
Lena Brooks-Roddy was born in 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lena Brooks-Roddy.
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Deborah A. (Roddy) Colbert born c. Feb 19, 1962 Clovis, New Mexico, Usa
Deborah A (Roddy) Colbert of Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico Usa was born circa February 19, 1962.
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Gregory Roddy Jun 13, 1924 - Oct 1979
Gregory Roddy was born on June 13, 1924, and died at age 55 years old in October 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gregory Roddy.
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Patrick Roddy St Kilda, Australia
Patrick Roddy of St Kilda Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patrick Roddy.
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Robert Thomas Roddy
Robert Thomas Roddy was in a relationship with Savannah Marie Hampen, and has a child Isaiah Thomas Roddy. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Thomas Roddy.
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Belton Roddy Feb 7, 1904 - Jan 1975 Hiawassee, Georgia
Belton Roddy of Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia was born on February 7, 1904, and died at age 70 years old in January 1975.
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Vida Mae (Roddy) Linton-Thibodeaux Jan 22, 1904 - Jan 30, 1988 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Vida Mae (Roddy) Linton-Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, LA was born on January 22, 1904 in Ascension County, and died at age 84 years old on January 30, 1988.
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Donna Jean (Ryan) Roddy
Donna Jean (Ryan) Roddy born c. Sep 12, 1954
Donna Jean (Ryan) Roddy was born circa September 12, 1954. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donna Jean (Ryan) Roddy.
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Margaret Roddy born Jan 2
Margaret (Ann) Roddy Carey was born on January 2. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Roddy .
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William R Roddy Mar 17, 1918 - Feb 17, 1944 Travis, Texas, United States
William Robert Roddy was born in Taylor, Texas. He was named after his father William Roddy and uncle Robert Roddy. After serving in the Austin, Texas Police Force, he joined the Army Air Corps as a bomber pilot in World War II. His B24 plane and all aboard went missing in action in Europe on Feb. 17, 1944. He was declared dead on Feb. 18, 1945.
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Ellen Bashford Roddy St Kilda, Australia
Ellen (Bashford) Roddy of St Kilda Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ellen Bashford Roddy.
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Hope E. (Wilson) Roddy born c. 1971 Texas
Hope E Roddy of TX was born circa 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hope E. (Wilson) Roddy.
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Shwanna R. (Love) Roddy born c. 1983 Texas
Shwanna R Roddy of TX was born circa 1983. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shwanna R. (Love) Roddy.
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Roddy Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Roddy family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 2,456 people with the last name Roddy that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Roddies

These are the longest-lived members of the Roddy family on AncientFaces.

Norman Roddy Jan 26, 1869 - Feb 1981
Norman Roddy was born on January 26, 1869, and died at age 112 years old in February 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Roddy.
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112 years
Florence L Roddy Oct 27, 1890 - Jun 28, 1999 Hamilton, Montana
Florence L Roddy of Hamilton, Ravalli County, MT was born on October 27, 1890, and died at age 108 years old on June 28, 1999.
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108 years
Lucile Roddy May 26, 1899 - Nov 18, 2004 Knoxville, Tennessee
Lucile Roddy of Knoxville, Knox County, TN was born on May 26, 1899, and died at age 105 years old on November 18, 2004.
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105 years
Etta Roddy Oct 9, 1880 - Apr 1984 Rockwood, Tennessee
Etta Roddy of Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee was born on October 9, 1880, and died at age 103 years old in April 1984.
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103 years
Fred B Roddy Jun 26, 1899 - Dec 25, 2003
Fred B Roddy was born on June 26, 1899, and died at age 104 years old on December 25, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Fred B Roddy.
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104 years
Minnie Roddy Aug 30, 1889 - May 23, 1992 Harlan, Kentucky
Minnie Roddy of Harlan, Harlan County, KY was born on August 30, 1889, and died at age 102 years old on May 23, 1992.
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102 years
Laverne H Roddy Oct 21, 1897 - Jul 21, 1998 Joshua, Texas
Laverne H Roddy of Joshua, Johnson County, TX was born on October 21, 1897, and died at age 100 years old on July 21, 1998.
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100 years
Dorothy Roddy Dec 1, 1904 - Mar 20, 2005 West Barnstable, Massachusetts
Dorothy Roddy of West Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA was born on December 1, 1904, and died at age 100 years old on March 20, 2005.
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100 years
Emma M Roddy Nov 19, 1891 - Feb 2, 1992 Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Emma M Roddy of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA was born on November 19, 1891, and died at age 100 years old on February 2, 1992.
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100 years
Sr R Roddy Jul 13, 1910 - Jun 8, 2011 Emmitsburg, Maryland
Sr R Roddy of Emmitsburg, Frederick County, MD was born on July 13, 1910, and died at age 100 years old on June 8, 2011.
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100 years
Lucille Roddy Dec 27, 1899 - Sep 5, 2000 Glendale, California
Lucille Roddy of Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 27, 1899, and died at age 100 years old on September 5, 2000.
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100 years
Ellen Roddy Jul 18, 1910 - Jan 30, 2011 Bronx, New York
Ellen Roddy of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on July 18, 1910, and died at age 100 years old on January 30, 2011.
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100 years
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