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Roohr Family History

Roohr 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: Rohr, Roehr, Rook, Nohr, Roos, Rover, Roth, Root, Roch, Roder

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Where is the Roohr family from?

You can see how Roohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roohr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roohr families living in Iowa. This was about 58% of all the recorded Roohr's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roohr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roohr 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 Roohr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roohr. 100% of Roohr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roohr women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roohr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Roohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roohr 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roohr. 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 90 military records available for the last name Roohr. For the veterans among your Roohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roohr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Roohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roohr in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roohr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roohr 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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