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Rohl Family History

Rohl Surname Meaning

German (Röhl): see Roehl.

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


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Where is the Rohl family from?

You can see how Rohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Rohl families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rohl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohl families in 1891.
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What did your Rohl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rohl. For the veterans among your Rohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohl lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rohl in 1942 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohl 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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