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Roehlke Family History

Roehlke 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: Boehlke, Roelke, Oehlke, Boehle, Boehmke, Oelke, Moehle, Froehle

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Where is the Roehlke family from?

You can see how Roehlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roehlke families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Roehlke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roehlke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehlke 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 Roehlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roehlke. 100% of Roehlke 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
    100%

What Roehlke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Roehlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehlke 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Roehlke. 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 44 military records available for the last name Roehlke. For the veterans among your Roehlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehlke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Roehlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roehlke in 1968 was 71, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehlke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehlke 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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