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Rohrl Family History

Rohrl 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: Rohr, Rohrs, Rohal, Rohl, Nohr, Gohr, Rogel, Ohl, Pohl, Roll

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Where is the Rohrl family from?

You can see how Rohrl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rohrl family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rohrl's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Rohrl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrl 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 150 census records available for the last name Rohrl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrl 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Rohrl. 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 Rohrl. For the veterans among your Rohrl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrl lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1999, in the United States, Rohrl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rohrl in 1943 was 26, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohrl 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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