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Rogal Family History

Rogal Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rogala.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village Rogal(e) in Poland.

Germanized form of Polish Rogala.

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


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Where is the Rogal family from?

You can see how Rogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rogal families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rogal's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rogal families in 1911.
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What did your Rogal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogal. 25% of Rogal men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rogal women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogal were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Grocery Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogal 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Rogal. 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 594 military records available for the last name Rogal. For the veterans among your Rogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rogal in 1958 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogal 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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