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Roens Family History

Roens 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: Roen, Roers, Roes, Roels, Goens, Roets, Joens, Rens, Soens, Rong

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Where is the Roens family from?

You can see how Roens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roens family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roens 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 Roens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Roens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roens 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Roens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roens. For the veterans among your Roens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roens lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Roens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roens in 1981 was 81, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roens 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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