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Rohaly Family History

Rohaly Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Rohály): Hungarized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Rohaľ and Roháľ (see Rohal).

Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) Rohaľ and Roháľ (see Rohal).

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


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Where is the Rohaly family from?

You can see how Rohaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohaly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rohaly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Rohaly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rohaly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rohaly families in 1920.
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What did your Rohaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohaly. 56% of Rohaly men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rohaly women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohaly were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Rohaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Rohaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohaly 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Rohaly. 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 176 military records available for the last name Rohaly. For the veterans among your Rohaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohaly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rohaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rohaly in 1964 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohaly 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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