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Roggie Family History

Roggie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Rogie which is probably a habitational name from Rogie in the parish of Fodderty Ross-shire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roggie family from?

You can see how Roggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roggie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Roggie families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Roggie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roggie families in 1911.
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What did your Roggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roggie. 34% of Roggie men worked as a Farming and 45% of Roggie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roggie were Miner and Secretary.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggie 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Roggie. 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 59 military records available for the last name Roggie. For the veterans among your Roggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roggie in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roggie 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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