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Rohne Family History

Rohne 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: Rohner, Rohn, Ronne, Rogne, Rohe, Kohne, Rone, Roane, Bohne, Krohne

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Where is the Rohne family from?

You can see how Rohne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rohne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rohne families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohne 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 Rohne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohne. 26% of Rohne men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rohne women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohne were Farming and Laborer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Rohne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rohne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohne 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Rohne. 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 Rohne. For the veterans among your Rohne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rohne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rohne in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohne 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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