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Rogenhofer Family History

Rogenhofer 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: Angerhofer, Risenhoover, Roethler, Kelnhofer, Meyerhofer, Ridenhour

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Where is the Rogenhofer family from?

You can see how Rogenhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogenhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogenhofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rogenhofer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogenhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rogenhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogenhofer 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 53 census records available for the last name Rogenhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogenhofer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rogenhofer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Rogenhofer. For the veterans among your Rogenhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogenhofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Rogenhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rogenhofer in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogenhofer 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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