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Roehrer Family History

Roehrer Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Röhrer): see Rohrer.

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


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Where is the Roehrer family from?

You can see how Roehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roehrer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roehrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehrer 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 Roehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roehrer. 100% of Roehrer men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Roehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Roehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehrer 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Roehrer. 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 216 military records available for the last name Roehrer. For the veterans among your Roehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehrer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Roehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roehrer in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehrer 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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