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Rohleder Family History

Rohleder Name Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a tanner from Middle High German rō ‘raw’ + leder ‘leather’.

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


Similar surnames: Rohweder, Schleyer, Sporleder, Holder, Schleder, Kohler, Roedel

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Where is the Rohleder family from?

You can see how Rohleder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohleder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohleder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rohleder families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rohleder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohleder families in 1911.
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What did your Rohleder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohleder. 29% of Rohleder men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rohleder women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohleder were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rohleder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohleder 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Rohleder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rohleder. For the veterans among your Rohleder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohleder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rohleder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rohleder in 1956 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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