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Roerden Family History

Roerden 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: Norden, Roden, Roedel, Worden, Roeder, Morden, Borden, Rowden, Redden

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Where is the Roerden family from?

You can see how Roerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roerden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roerden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roerden family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roerden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roerden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roerden 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 Roerden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roerden. 100% of Roerden men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Roerden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Roerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerden 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Roerden. 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 29 military records available for the last name Roerden. For the veterans among your Roerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Roerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roerden in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roerden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roerden 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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