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Roherty Family History

Roherty 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: Doherty, Robert, Roberts, Roarty, Cloherty, Faherty, Hohertz, Roher

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Where is the Roherty family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roherty. 100% of Roherty men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Roherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roherty 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Roherty. 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 46 military records available for the last name Roherty. For the veterans among your Roherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roherty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Roherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roherty in 1964 was 70, and 43 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roherty 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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