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Roerig Family History

Roerig Surname Meaning

North German (Rörig): variant of Röhrig (see Roehrig).

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


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Where is the Roerig family from?

You can see how Roerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roerig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roerig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Roerig families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Roerig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roerig families in 1880.
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What did your Roerig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roerig. 100% of Roerig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roerig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roerig 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Roerig. 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 232 military records available for the last name Roerig. For the veterans among your Roerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roerig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roerig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roerig in 1965 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roerig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roerig 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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