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Roehr Family History

Roehr Surname Meaning

German (Röhr): variant of Rohr. shortened form of Röder (see Roeder).

from a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name Rothari based on hrōd ‘renown victory’.

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


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Where is the Roehr family from?

You can see how Roehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Roehr families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roehr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roehr families in 1891.
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What did your Roehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehr. 38% of Roehr men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Roehr women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roehr were Machinist and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehr 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Roehr. 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 Roehr. For the veterans among your Roehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehr lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Roehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roehr in 1951 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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