History of your Surname
Get access to Roeglin family records.Start a free trial

Roeglin Family History

Roeglin Name Meaning

South German: from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ + diminutive suffix -lin; alternatively a nickname for a laid-back person from Middle High German rogel ‘loose’.

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


Similar surnames: Rollin, Kroeplin, Eglin, Redlin, Raglin, Molin, Boeglin, Rochin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Roeglin family from?

You can see how Roeglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeglin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Roeglin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Roeglin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roeglin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roeglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roeglin. 31% of Roeglin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roeglin women worked as a Maid. .

View Census Data for Roeglin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Roeglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Roeglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeglin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Roeglin

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Roeglin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Roeglin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Roeglin. For the veterans among your Roeglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roeglin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roeglin family history

Discover More

What is the average Roeglin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roeglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roeglin in 1958 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeglin

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roeglin family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Roeglin last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial