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Roehre Family History

Roehre 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: Roehr, Roehrs, Roche, Rohr, Boehle, Rehr, Roehrig, Hoehne, Loehr

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Where is the Roehre family from?

You can see how Roehre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roehre families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Roehre's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roehre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehre 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 77 census records available for the last name Roehre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehre 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Roehre. 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 45 military records available for the last name Roehre. For the veterans among your Roehre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roehre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roehre in 1963 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehre 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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