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Roehrs Family History

Roehrs Surname Meaning

North German (Röhrs): patronymic from a shortened form of Röder (see Roeder ).

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


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Where is the Roehrs family from?

You can see how Roehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roehrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Roehrs families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Roehrs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roehrs families in 1880.
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What did your Roehrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roehrs. 20% of Roehrs men worked as a Farming and 100% of Roehrs women worked as a File Clerk.

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Roehrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roehrs 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Roehrs. 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 303 military records available for the last name Roehrs. For the veterans among your Roehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehrs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Roehrs in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roehrs 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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