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Rogatz Family History

Rogatz 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: Ragatz, Gatz, Ratz, Ogata, Raatz, Rogala, Rogal, Rogan, Opatz, Rosati

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Where is the Rogatz family from?

You can see how Rogatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rogatz family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogatz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rogatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogatz 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 Rogatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rogatz. 67% of Rogatz men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Rogatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Rogatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogatz 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Rogatz. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rogatz. For the veterans among your Rogatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogatz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Rogatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rogatz in 1959 was 47, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rogatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogatz 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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