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Roahrig Family History

Roahrig 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: Roehrig, Rahrig, Rohrig, Rehrig, Roerig, Rosario, Bahri, Rodrigo

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Where is the Roahrig family from?

You can see how Roahrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roahrig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roahrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Roahrig families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roahrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roahrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roahrig 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 Roahrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roahrig. 65% of Roahrig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roahrig women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roahrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Roahrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roahrig 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Roahrig. 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 68 military records available for the last name Roahrig. For the veterans among your Roahrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roahrig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roahrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roahrig in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roahrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roahrig 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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