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Rogar Family History

Rogar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roger, Logar, Bogar, Rogal, Rogan, Rosar, Rotar, Cogar, Rozar, Rugar

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Where is the Rogar family from?

You can see how Rogar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rogar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Rogar family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rogar's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Rogar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogar 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 Rogar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogar. 55% of Rogar men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Rogar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogar were Cooper and Manager.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Cooper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

What Rogar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Rogar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogar 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rogar. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rogar. For the veterans among your Rogar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Rogar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rogar in 1973 was 79, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rogar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogar 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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