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Rohlk Family History

Rohlk 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: Rohlf, Rohl, Rock, Rook, Rolf, Volk, Rozek, Ohl, Pohl, Rohr

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Where is the Rohlk family from?

You can see how Rohlk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Rohlk families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohlk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rohlk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlk 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 Rohlk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohlk. 100% of Rohlk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rohlk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Rohlk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlk 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rohlk. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rohlk. For the veterans among your Rohlk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rohlk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rohlk in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlk 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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