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Roerkohl Family History

Roerkohl 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: Roehl, Oriol, Konkol, Perko, Rendahl, Rokos, Sokol, Rosendahl

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Where is the Roerkohl family from?

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

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Roerkohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Roerkohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerkohl 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 Roerkohl. 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 Roerkohl. For the veterans among your Roerkohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerkohl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roerkohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roerkohl in 1962 was 87, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roerkohl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roerkohl 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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