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Rohon Family History

Rohon 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: Rohn, Rohan, Rolon, Roton, Roshon, Bohon, Mohon, Rochon, Roon, John

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Where is the Rohon family from?

You can see how Rohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rohon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rohon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohon 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 Rohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohon. 60% of Rohon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Rohon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Rohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohon 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Rohon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rohon. For the veterans among your Rohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rohon in 1968 was 82, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rohon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohon 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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