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Rogg Family History

Rogg Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rogge.

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


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Where is the Rogg family from?

You can see how Rogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rogg families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rogg's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Rogg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rogg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rogg. 100% of Rogg men worked as a Butcher (master) and 78% of Rogg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Butcher (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Shorthand Typist
    23%

What Rogg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogg 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Rogg. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rogg. For the veterans among your Rogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rogg in 1960 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rogg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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