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Rohertson Family History

Rohertson 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: Robertson, Rogerson, Roberton, Roberson, Reierson, Brotherton

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Where is the Rohertson family from?

You can see how Rohertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohertson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Rohertson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Rohertson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohertson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rohertson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Rohertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohertson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rohertson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rohertson. For the veterans among your Rohertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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