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Rohleder Family History

Rohleder Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a tanner from Middle High German rō ‘raw’ + leder ‘leather’.

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


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Where is the Rohleder family from?

You can see how Rohleder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohleder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohleder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Rohleder families living in London. This was about 96% of all the recorded Rohleder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohleder families in 1891.
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What did your Rohleder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rohleder. 100% of Rohleder 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Rohleder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohleder 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Rohleder. 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 Rohleder. For the veterans among your Rohleder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohleder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rohleder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rohleder in 1956 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohleder 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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