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Roeh Family History

Roeh 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, Roe, Rosh, Roen, Reh, Roh, Roed, Roehr, Roes

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Where is the Roeh family from?

You can see how Roeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Roeh families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Roeh's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Roeh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Roeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Roeh. 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 48 military records available for the last name Roeh. For the veterans among your Roeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Roeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roeh in 1965 was 50, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeh 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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