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Roham Family History

Roham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rohan, Rohm, Rohal, Roam, Ham, Ram, Mohan, Rosa, Rahm, Rota

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Where is the Roham family from?

You can see how Roham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Roham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roham family living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Roham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roham 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 Roham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roham. 100% of Roham 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Roham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roham 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Roham. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roham. For the veterans among your Roham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roham lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Roham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roham in 1974 was 67, and 76 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roham 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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