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Roeher Family History

Roeher 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: Roemer, Rother, Roeder, Roeber, Reher, Roeger, Roehr, Roher, Roeser

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Where is the Roeher family from?

You can see how Roeher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roeher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roeher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roeher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeher 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 Roeher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Roeher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeher 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Roeher. 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 57 military records available for the last name Roeher. For the veterans among your Roeher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Roeher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Roeher in 1951 was 53, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeher 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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