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Rogors Family History

Rogors 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: Rogers, Roos, Roger, Rokos, Moors, Rogero, Roers, Rogoff, Rogus

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Where is the Rogors family from?

You can see how Rogors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogors families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Rogors families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rogors's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rogors families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogors 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 Rogors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogors. 58% of Rogors men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rogors women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogors were Technician and General Work.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Technician
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • General Work
    34%

What Rogors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Rogors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogors 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rogors. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rogors. For the veterans among your Rogors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogors lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Rogors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rogors in 1990 was 63, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogors 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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