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Rohwein Family History

Rohwein 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: Rhein, Rehbein, Rowin, Schwein, Rohwer, Rowen, Rowett, Wein, Rowe

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Where is the Rohwein family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohwein 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 Rohwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohwein. 100% of Rohwein men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rohwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohwein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rohwein. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rohwein. For the veterans among your Rohwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohwein lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Rohwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rohwein in 1975 was 79, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohwein 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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