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Rohling Family History

Rohling Surname Meaning

German (Röhling):: patronymic from Roehl habitational name from a place called Röhlingen in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Rohling family from?

You can see how Rohling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rohling families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rohling's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rohling families in 1891.
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What did your Rohling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohling. 25% of Rohling men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Rohling women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohling were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohling 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Rohling. 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 917 military records available for the last name Rohling. For the veterans among your Rohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rohling in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohling 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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