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Roering Family History

Roering Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Roering family from?

You can see how Roering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Roering families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Roering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roering 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 Roering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roering. 35% of Roering men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roering women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Common Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Roering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Roering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roering 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Roering. 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 101 military records available for the last name Roering. For the veterans among your Roering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roering lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roering in 1965 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roering 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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