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Rohrbach Family History

Rohrbach Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rohrbach (‘reed brook’ or ‘channel brook’) in many parts of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

Compare Rohrback, Rohrbaugh, Rohrbough, Roraback, and Rorabaugh.

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


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Where is the Rohrbach family from?

You can see how Rohrbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rohrbach families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rohrbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohrbach families in 1891.
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What did your Rohrbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rohrbach. 100% of Rohrbach 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Rohrbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrbach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohrbach. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rohrbach. For the veterans among your Rohrbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrbach lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rohrbach in 1944 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohrbach 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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