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Rohlmeier Family History

Rohlmeier 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: Kohlmeier, Kohlmeyer, Rohleder, Lohmeier, Reitmeier, Domeier

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Where is the Rohlmeier family from?

You can see how Rohlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rohlmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Rohlmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rohlmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlmeier 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 Rohlmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohlmeier. 100% of Rohlmeier men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rohlmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Rohlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlmeier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rohlmeier. 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 20 military records available for the last name Rohlmeier. For the veterans among your Rohlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Rohlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rohlmeier in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlmeier 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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