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Rohrer Name Meaning

German and Swiss German (also Röhrer): habitational name for someone from any of the many places all over Germany also in Austria and Switzerland named Rohr or with Middle High German rōr ‘reed bed’ or rōr ‘well channel’ (see Rohr ). This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Rehrer Rhorer Roehrer Rorer and Rorrer .

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


Similar surnames: Rohr, Rohner, Dohrer, Bohrer, Rehrer, Wehrer, Johner, Roher, Lohrer

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Where is the Rohrer family from?

You can see how Rohrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Rohrer families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Rohrer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rohrer. 60% of Rohrer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Hawyer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Rohrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrer 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohrer. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rohrer. For the veterans among your Rohrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rohrer in 1943 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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