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Rohlena Family History

Rohlena 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: Bohlen, Rohland, Rolen, Rohling, Nolen, Rowland, Ohler, Dolen, Bolen

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Where is the Rohlena family from?

You can see how Rohlena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rohlena families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rohlena's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rohlena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlena 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 Rohlena ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Rohlena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Rohlena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlena 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rohlena. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rohlena. For the veterans among your Rohlena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlena lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rohlena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rohlena in 1969 was 57, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohlena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlena 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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