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Rogerson Family History

Rogerson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Roger + -son.

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


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Where is the Rogerson family from?

You can see how Rogerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,371 Rogerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rogerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rogerson families in 1891.
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What did your Rogerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rogerson. 12% of Rogerson men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Rogerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogerson were Retired and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Railway Clerk
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 68,000 census records available for the last name Rogerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogerson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Rogerson. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rogerson. For the veterans among your Rogerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogerson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rogerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rogerson in 1944 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogerson 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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