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Roehn Family History

Roehn 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: Hoehn, Roen, Rohn, Roehr, Rehn, Roehl, Moehn, Koehn, Roehm, John

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Where is the Roehn family from?

You can see how Roehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Roehn families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Roehn's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Roehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehn 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 Roehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehn. 35% of Roehn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roehn women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Roehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehn 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Roehn. 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 106 military records available for the last name Roehn. For the veterans among your Roehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roehn in 1965 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehn 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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