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Roehlen Family History

Roehlen 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: Boehle, Bohlen, Poehlein, Roesler, Roethler, Behlen, Moehle, Froehle

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Roehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehlen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Roehlen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Roehlen. For the veterans among your Roehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehlen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Roehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roehlen in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 1995.

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