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Roehrborn Family History

Roehrborn 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: Dearborn, Bourbon, Rochford, Feuerborn, Newborn, Ahlborn, Arterburn

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Where is the Roehrborn family from?

You can see how Roehrborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehrborn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehrborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Roehrborn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehrborn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roehrborn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehrborn 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 Roehrborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roehrborn. 67% of Roehrborn 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
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%

What Roehrborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Roehrborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehrborn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Roehrborn. 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 69 military records available for the last name Roehrborn. For the veterans among your Roehrborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehrborn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roehrborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Roehrborn in 1964 was 76, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehrborn 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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