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Rohrig Family History

Rohrig Name Meaning

German (Röhrig): see Roehrig .

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


Similar surnames: Rahrig, Roerig, Rehrig, Rohrich, Roering, Roehrig, Rohrer, Ehrig

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Where is the Rohrig family from?

You can see how Rohrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rohrig families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rohrig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohrig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrig. 24% of Rohrig men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Rohrig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrig were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rohrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohrig. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rohrig. For the veterans among your Rohrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rohrig in 1958 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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