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Rohaley Family History

Rohaley 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: Rohaly, Whaley, Rosales, Rowley, Ramaley, Haley, Bohley, Royalty

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Where is the Rohaley family from?

You can see how Rohaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rohaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rohaley families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohaley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rohaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohaley 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 Rohaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohaley. 50% of Rohaley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rohaley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohaley were Salesman and Farm 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%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Rohaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Rohaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohaley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rohaley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rohaley. For the veterans among your Rohaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohaley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rohaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rohaley in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohaley 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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