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Roggenburg Family History

Roggenburg 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: Rodenburg, Roggenbuck, Rosenburg, Oldenburg, Rosenberg, Rothenberg

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Where is the Roggenburg family from?

You can see how Roggenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roggenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roggenburg families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Roggenburg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roggenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggenburg 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 Roggenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roggenburg. 100% of Roggenburg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Roggenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Roggenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggenburg 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Roggenburg. 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 73 military records available for the last name Roggenburg. For the veterans among your Roggenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggenburg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Roggenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roggenburg in 1969 was 82, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roggenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roggenburg 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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