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Rognley Family History

Rognley 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: Rodney, Townley, Onley, Rowley, Rogne, Rooney, Romney, Rigney, Cogley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rognley 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 27 census records available for the last name Rognley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rognley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rognley. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Rognley. For the veterans among your Rognley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rognley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Rognley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rognley in 1972 was 78, and 91 in 1988.

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