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Rohrbeck Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rohrbeck cognate with Rohrbach .

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


Similar surnames: Rohrbach, Robeck, Rohrback, Goldbeck, Lobeck, Rohrer, Colbeck

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Where is the Rohrbeck family from?

You can see how Rohrbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohrbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rohrbeck families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohrbeck's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Rohrbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Rohrbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrbeck. 40% of Rohrbeck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rohrbeck women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrbeck were House Painter and Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • House Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rohrbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrbeck 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Rohrbeck. 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 532 military records available for the last name Rohrbeck. For the veterans among your Rohrbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rohrbeck in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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