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Roenigk Family History

Roenigk 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: Koenig, Rolnick, Hoenig, Renick, Boenig, Roerig, Koenigs, Rong

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Where is the Roenigk family from?

You can see how Roenigk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roenigk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roenigk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Roenigk families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roenigk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roenigk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roenigk 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 Roenigk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Roenigk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Roenigk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenigk 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Roenigk. 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 108 military records available for the last name Roenigk. For the veterans among your Roenigk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenigk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Roenigk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roenigk in 1967 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roenigk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roenigk 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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