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Rogay Family History

Rogay 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: Rogal, Rogan, Ray, Gay, Rosa, Rota, Roman, Cogan, Roy, Rogel

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Where is the Rogay family from?

You can see how Rogay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rogay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rogay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Rogay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rogay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rogay. For the veterans among your Rogay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Rogay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rogay in 1968 was 89, and 78 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogay 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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