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Roggendorf Family History

Roggendorf 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: Ohlendorf, Hilgendorf, Langendorf, Ostendorf, Dockendorf, Sagendorf

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Where is the Roggendorf family from?

You can see how Roggendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roggendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Roggendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Roggendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roggendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggendorf 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 Roggendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roggendorf. 50% of Roggendorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Roggendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Roggendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggendorf 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Roggendorf. 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 193 military records available for the last name Roggendorf. For the veterans among your Roggendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggendorf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Roggendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roggendorf in 1957 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roggendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roggendorf 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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