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Rogalla Family History

Rogalla Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Rogala. The surname Rogalla is also found in Poland but it is much more common in Germany.

East German: possibly also a habitational name from a place called Rogallen.

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


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Where is the Rogalla family from?

You can see how Rogalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rogalla families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rogalla's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rogalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogalla 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 Rogalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogalla. 42% of Rogalla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rogalla women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogalla were New Worker and 5b.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm
    13%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • 5b
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rogalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogalla 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Rogalla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rogalla. For the veterans among your Rogalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogalla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rogalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rogalla in 1955 was 39, and 48 in 2004.

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