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Rogles Family History

Rogles 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: Robles, Rowles, Roles, Ogles, Toles, Rodes, Bogle, Rogel, Roger

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Where is the Rogles family from?

You can see how Rogles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rogles families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rogles's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rogles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogles 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 Rogles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogles. 27% of Rogles men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rogles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogles were Farm Laborer and 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Rogles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Rogles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogles 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Rogles. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rogles. For the veterans among your Rogles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogles lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rogles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rogles in 1949 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogles 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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