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Roenitz Family History

Roenitz 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: Reitz, Kienitz, Rentz, Reinitz, Benitz, Bonitz, Koenig, Ronning

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Where is the Roenitz family from?

You can see how Roenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roenitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roenitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Roenitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Roenitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roenitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roenitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roenitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Roenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenitz 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Roenitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Roenitz. For the veterans among your Roenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Roenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roenitz in 1964 was 78, and 53 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roenitz 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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