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Rohrke Family History

Rohrke 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: Lohrke, Rorke, Rourke, Rohr, Borke, Goerke, Roske, Rohe, Rohrer

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Where is the Rohrke family from?

You can see how Rohrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohrke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Rohrke families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohrke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rohrke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrke 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 Rohrke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohrke. 100% of Rohrke 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rohrke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Rohrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rohrke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rohrke. For the veterans among your Rohrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rohrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rohrke in 1967 was 88, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohrke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohrke 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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