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Rogess Family History

Rogess 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: Rogness, Rogers, Ross, Rodes, Rogel, Roger, Rokes, Ress, Rogero

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Where is the Rogess family from?

You can see how Rogess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogess family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rogess families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Rogess families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 42% of all the recorded Rogess's in Canada. Prince Edward Island and 1 other province had the highest population of Rogess families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogess 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 Rogess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogess. 34% of Rogess men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rogess women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Weaver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rogess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Rogess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogess 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rogess. 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 49 military records available for the last name Rogess. For the veterans among your Rogess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogess lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Rogess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rogess in 1977 was 67, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogess 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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