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Rogow Family History

Rogow Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rogoff.

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


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Where is the Rogow family from?

You can see how Rogow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rogow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rogow families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rogow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rogow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogow 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 Rogow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogow. 43% of Rogow men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rogow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogow were Manager and Secretary.

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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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Clerical
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rogow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogow 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Rogow. 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 227 military records available for the last name Rogow. For the veterans among your Rogow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rogow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rogow in 1963 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogow 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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