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Roane Family History

Roane Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Rowan or possibly a variant of Ruane.

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


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Where is the Roane family from?

You can see how Roane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Roane families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Roane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roane families in 1911.
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What did your Roane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roane. 80% of Roane men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Merchant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Roane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roane 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 Roane. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Roane. For the veterans among your Roane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roane lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Roane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roane in 1949 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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