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Roentgen Family History

Roentgen 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: Roettger, Ringen, Engen, Regen, Rosten, Roten, Bestgen, Renton

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Where is the Roentgen family from?

You can see how Roentgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roentgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roentgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roentgen families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Roentgen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Roentgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roentgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Roentgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roentgen 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Roentgen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Roentgen. For the veterans among your Roentgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roentgen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Roentgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roentgen in 1971 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roentgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roentgen 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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