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Rohret Family History

Rohret 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, Rohr, Rohner, Ohrt, Foret, Rohe, Bohnet, Roher, Bohrer

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Where is the Rohret family from?

You can see how Rohret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rohret families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohret's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rohret families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohret 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 Rohret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Nursing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohret. 50% of Rohret men worked as a Farm Operator and 50% of Rohret women worked as a Nursing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohret were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nursing
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Rohret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Rohret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohret 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rohret. 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 39 military records available for the last name Rohret. For the veterans among your Rohret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohret lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rohret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rohret in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohret 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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