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Rohli Family History

Rohli 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: Kohli, Rolli, Rohlf, Rohl, Rolf, Ohl, Pohl, Rohr, Roll, Fohl

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Where is the Rohli family from?

You can see how Rohli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohli families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rohli families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rohli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohli 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 Rohli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Rohli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohli 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rohli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rohli. For the veterans among your Rohli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohli lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Rohli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rohli in 1971 was 58, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohli 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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