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Roeer Family History

Roeer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rover, Roder, Roemer, Roker, Roser, Roger, Romer, Roper, Royer

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Where is the Roeer family from?

You can see how Roeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roeer families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roeer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Roeer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Roeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roeer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roeer. For the veterans among your Roeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeer lifespan?

Average Roeer life expectancy in 1971 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeer 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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