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Rohwetter Family History

Rohwetter 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: Rohweder, Rohwedder, Rochester, Rowett, Schetter, Rotter, Wetter

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Where is the Rohwetter family from?

You can see how Rohwetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohwetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rohwetter families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Rohwetter family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohwetter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rohwetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohwetter 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 Rohwetter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Rohwetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Rohwetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohwetter 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 Rohwetter. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rohwetter. For the veterans among your Rohwetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohwetter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Rohwetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rohwetter in 1971 was 70, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohwetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohwetter 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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