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Roen Family History

Roen Surname Meaning

Norwegian (mainly Røen): variant of Røe and Roe.

Probably also an altered form of German Rönn itself a variant of Rönne (see Ronne).

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


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Where is the Roen family from?

You can see how Roen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Roen families living in Surrey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Roen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Roen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roen 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 Roen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roen. 36% of Roen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roen were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Roen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roen. 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 736 military records available for the last name Roen. For the veterans among your Roen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Roen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roen in 1955 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roen 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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