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Rogner Family History

Rogner 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, Rohner, Roegner, Rosner, Regner, Rogne, Bogner, Rovner, Rozner

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Where is the Rogner family from?

You can see how Rogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rogner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Rogner families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rogner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rogner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogner 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 Rogner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogner. 29% of Rogner men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Rogner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogner were Clerk and House Keeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • House Keeper
    20%

What Rogner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogner 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Rogner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rogner. For the veterans among your Rogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rogner in 1964 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogner 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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