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Roohan Family History

Roohan Surname Meaning

see Rohan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roohan family from?

You can see how Roohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roohan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Roohan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roohan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roohan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roohan 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 Roohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roohan. 100% of Roohan men worked as an Owner and 100% of Roohan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Roohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Roohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roohan 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Roohan. 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 102 military records available for the last name Roohan. For the veterans among your Roohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roohan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roohan in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roohan 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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