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Roer Family History

Roer 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, Roker, Roser, Roger, Rohr, Romer, Roe, Roen, Roper

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Where is the Roer family from?

You can see how Roer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Roer families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Roer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roer. 28% of Roer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roer were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Roer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roer 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Roer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roer. For the veterans among your Roer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Roer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roer in 1961 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roer 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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