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Rohren Family History

Rohren 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: Rohrer, Bohren, Ohren, Oren, Toren, Rohr, Roden, Goren, Bohlen, Moren

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Where is the Rohren family from?

You can see how Rohren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rohren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rohren family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohren 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 Rohren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohren. 50% of Rohren men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rohren women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rohren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Rohren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohren 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rohren. 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 545 military records available for the last name Rohren. For the veterans among your Rohren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rohren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rohren in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohren 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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