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Roehling Name Meaning

German (Röhling): see Rohling .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Froehling, Rohling, Ruehling, Moehling, Muehling, Fruehling, Bohling

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Where is the Roehling family from?

You can see how Roehling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Roehling families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roehling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roehling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roehling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roehling. 58% of Roehling 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
    58%
  • Salesman
    32%
  • Florist
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roehling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehling 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Roehling. 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 274 military records available for the last name Roehling. For the veterans among your Roehling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Roehling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roehling in 1959 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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