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Rohls Family History

Rohls 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: Roels, Rohlf, Rohrs, Kohls, Rolls, Bohls, Rohs, Rohlfs, Rohl, Ross

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Where is the Rohls family from?

You can see how Rohls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rohls family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohls's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rohls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Rohls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohls 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rohls. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rohls. For the veterans among your Rohls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohls lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Rohls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rohls in 1969 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohls 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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