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Rohrberg Family History

Rohrberg 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: Forberg, Roberg, Rohrer, Rodberg, Rosberg, Norberg, Rehnberg

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Where is the Rohrberg family from?

You can see how Rohrberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohrberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rohrberg families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rohrberg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rohrberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrberg 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 Rohrberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrberg. 46% of Rohrberg men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rohrberg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrberg were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rohrberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Rohrberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrberg 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Rohrberg. 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 276 military records available for the last name Rohrberg. For the veterans among your Rohrberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rohrberg in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohrberg 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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