Researching Andy Rodgers
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 8196 people with the Rodgers surname? In that year Rodgers was ranked number 494 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Andy means "Form of ANDREW - manly" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Andy Rodgers on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Andy Rodgers and the Rodgers Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Rodgers Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Rodgers family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 12463 people with the Rodgers surname in the UK? Rodgers is now ranked number 460 for popularity in the UK. |
Rodgers Family History Databases
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Rodgers Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 91147 people with the Rodgers surname in the USA? Rodgers is ranked number 127 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Rodgers Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Andy Rodgers. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Andy Rodgers
Andy Rodgers (musician)
Andy Rodgers (March 14, 1922 – August 14, 2004) was an American Delta blues harmonicist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. A flamboyant character, commonly known as the Midnight Cowboy, Rodgers worked part-time as a musician for most of his lifetime. He recorded two albums in the 1990s.
In his lengthy career, Rodgers variously performed with Carey Bell, Junior Wells, Billy Boy Arnold, Raful Neal, Kenny Neal, Little Walter, Phillip Walker, T-Bone Walker, Little Milton, Cab Calloway, Charles Brown, Boxcar Willie, Rose Maddox, Mickey Gilley, Willie Nelson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Sonny Rhodes, and David "Honeyboy" Edwards. Rodgers also appeared on television programs, including the Gong Show, You Bet Your Life, and Good Morning America.
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