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Rohall Family History

Rohall 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, Royall, Rohal, Bohall, Hall, Foxall, Voshall, Roll, Rosell

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Where is the Rohall family from?

You can see how Rohall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rohall families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rohall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rohall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohall 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 Rohall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohall. 72% of Rohall 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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Rohall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohall 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rohall. 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 133 military records available for the last name Rohall. For the veterans among your Rohall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohall lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rohall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rohall in 1944 was 42, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohall 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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