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Roggenstein Family History

Roggenstein 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: Rosenstein, Rugenstein, Morgenstein, Lowenstein, Morgenstern

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Where is the Roggenstein family from?

You can see how Roggenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roggenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Roggenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roggenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roggenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggenstein 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 Roggenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roggenstein. 50% of Roggenstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roggenstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Roggenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Roggenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggenstein 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Roggenstein. 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 60 military records available for the last name Roggenstein. For the veterans among your Roggenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggenstein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Roggenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Roggenstein in 1967 was 76, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roggenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roggenstein 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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