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Rohlin Family History

Rohlin 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: Rolin, Rochlin, Ohlin, Rollin, Rohling, Roblin, Bohlin, Joslin, Polin

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Where is the Rohlin family from?

You can see how Rohlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rohlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Rohlin family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohlin's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Rohlin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlin 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 Rohlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohlin. 34% of Rohlin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rohlin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rohlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Rohlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlin 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Rohlin. 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 152 military records available for the last name Rohlin. For the veterans among your Rohlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rohlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rohlin in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlin 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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