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Rohman Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Rohmann .

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


Similar surnames: Rohmann, Bohman, Kohman, Dohman, Grohman, Gohman, Lohman, Yohman

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Where is the Rohman family from?

You can see how Rohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rohman families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rohman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohman. 16% of Rohman men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Rohman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohman were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohman 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Rohman. 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 601 military records available for the last name Rohman. For the veterans among your Rohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rohman in 1957 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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