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Roah Family History

Roah 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: Roth, Roch, Roach, Roan, Rosh, Noah, Roh, Roa, Roath, Roat

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Where is the Roah family from?

You can see how Roah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Roah families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Roah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roah 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 Roah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roah. 34% of Roah men worked as a New Worker and 25% of Roah women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roah were Salesman and Packer.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

What Roah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Roah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roah 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Roah. 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 132 military records available for the last name Roah. For the veterans among your Roah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roah lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Roah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roah in 1985 was 74, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roah 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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