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Rohler Family History

Rohler Surname Meaning

German (Röhler): habitational name for someone from Röhl near Trier (Rhineland-Palatinate).

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


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Where is the Rohler family from?

You can see how Rohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rohler families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rohler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohler families in 1891.
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What did your Rohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohler. 17% of Rohler men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Rohler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohler were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%

What Rohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohler. 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 Rohler. For the veterans among your Rohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rohler in 1962 was 79, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohler 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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