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Rog Family History

Rog Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from róg ‘horn’ or an occupational name for someone whose job was to blow a horn. Dutch: from rog ‘ray’ a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a ray. Dutch: variant of Rogge .

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


Similar surnames: Roe, Roy, Rom, Ros, Krol, Ron, Rock, Rod, Hoy, Roh

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Where is the Rog family from?

You can see how Rog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rog family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rog families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 201 Rog families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Rog's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rog families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rog ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rog. 39% of Rog men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Cult
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rog 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rog. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rog. For the veterans among your Rog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rog lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rog in 1960 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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