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Roehm Family History

Roehm Surname Meaning

German (Röhm): variant of Rehm. Compare Rohm

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roehm family from?

You can see how Roehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Roehm families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehm's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roehm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehm 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 Roehm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehm. 18% of Roehm men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Roehm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roehm were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Roehm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehm 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roehm. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roehm. For the veterans among your Roehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehm lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roehm in 1953 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehm 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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