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Von Rohr Family History

Von Rohr 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: Van Rooy, Van Roy, Nohr, Rohr, Monroe, Van Hook, Honor, Conroy

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Where is the Von Rohr family from?

You can see how Von Rohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Rohr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Von Rohr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Von Rohr families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Von Rohr's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Von Rohr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Von Rohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Rohr 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Von Rohr. 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 Von Rohr. For the veterans among your Von Rohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Rohr lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Von Rohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Von Rohr in 1976 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Von Rohr 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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