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Roehrich Family History

Roehrich Surname Meaning

German (Röhrich): variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig). Compare Rohrich.

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


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Where is the Roehrich family from?

You can see how Roehrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Roehrich families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Roehrich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roehrich families in 1880.
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What did your Roehrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehrich. 40% of Roehrich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Roehrich women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roehrich were Section Laborer and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Section Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Roehrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roehrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehrich 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Roehrich. 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 467 military records available for the last name Roehrich. For the veterans among your Roehrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehrich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roehrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roehrich in 1960 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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