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Rohers Family History

Rohers 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: Roher, Roers, Rohrs, Rogers, Robers, Rover, Rodes, Roder, Rivers

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Where is the Rohers family from?

You can see how Rohers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rohers families living in Kentucky. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rohers's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Rohers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Rohers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohers 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rohers. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rohers. For the veterans among your Rohers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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