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Rohay Family History

Rohay 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: Rohan, Rohaly, Rohal, Hay, Ray, Mohan, Rosa, Rota, Roman, Roy

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Where is the Rohay family from?

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

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohay. 60% of Rohay men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Rohay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Rohay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rohay. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rohay. For the veterans among your Rohay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rohay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rohay in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohay 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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