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Rohll Family History

Rohll 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: Roll, Rohlf, Roell, Rohal, Rohl, Toll, Doll, Rolf, Moll, Rogel

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Where is the Rohll family from?

You can see how Rohll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rohll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rohll families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rohll's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rohll families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohll 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 Rohll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohll. 100% of Rohll 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%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Rohll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohll 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rohll. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rohll. For the veterans among your Rohll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohll lifespan?

Average Rohll life expectancy in 1965 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohll 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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