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Roehlk Family History

Roehlk 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: Roehl, Boehle, Oehl, Boehlke, Moehle, Proehl, Froehle, Roehr, Roethle

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Where is the Roehlk family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roehlk. 40% of Roehlk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Traveling Salesman
    20%

What Roehlk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Roehlk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehlk 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Roehlk. 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 208 military records available for the last name Roehlk. For the veterans among your Roehlk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehlk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roehlk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roehlk in 1964 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehlk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehlk 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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