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Roehrig Family History

Roehrig Surname Meaning

German (Röhrig) is a topographic name derived from the Middle High German terms rōrach and rœrach, which mean ‘reed bed’. It may also serve as a habitational name associated with any of the four locations that carry this name.

Additionally, Röhrig has roots in an ancient Germanic personal name, Hrodric, which is composed of two elements: hrōd, meaning ‘fame’ or ‘renown’, and rīc, meaning ‘powerful’.

This name reflects significant aspects of the cultural and geographic history of the German language and its evolution over time.

Names such as Rarey, Rohrig, and Rohrich demonstrate the variations and adaptations of the original name across different regions and contexts.

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


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You can see how Roehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehrig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Roehrig families living in Essex. This was about 85% of all the recorded Roehrig's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Roehrig families in 1891.
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What did your Roehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehrig. 24% of Roehrig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Roehrig women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roehrig were Machinist and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Domestic
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 707 immigration records available for the last name Roehrig. 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 Roehrig. For the veterans among your Roehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehrig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roehrig in 1955 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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