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Rohlke Family History

Rohlke 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: Roelke, Gohlke, Bohlke, Bohle, Oelke, Boehlke, Roske, Rohe, Pehlke

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Where is the Rohlke family from?

You can see how Rohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rohlke families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rohlke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rohlke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Rohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlke 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rohlke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rohlke. For the veterans among your Rohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rohlke in 1968 was 82, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohlke 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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