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Rohland Family History

Rohland Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Roland.

Habitational name from a place called Rohland in Westphalia understood as Rodeland

denoting a plot of land in a clearing.

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


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Where is the Rohland family from?

You can see how Rohland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rohland families living in Surrey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rohland's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Rohland families in 1891.
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What did your Rohland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohland. 15% of Rohland men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rohland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohland were Miner and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rohland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohland 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Rohland. 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 Rohland. For the veterans among your Rohland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohland lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rohland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rohland in 1950 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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