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Roehning Family History

Roehning 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: Boehning, Roehling, Ronning, Roehrig, Kroening, Bohning, Groening

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Where is the Roehning family from?

You can see how Roehning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehning family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roehning families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehning's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roehning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Roehning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehning 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roehning. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roehning. For the veterans among your Roehning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehning lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roehning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roehning in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehning 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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