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Rohour Family History

Rohour 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: Rohr, Rohner, Rohrer, Roher, Rohmer, Rehor, Rohwer, Kohout, Honour

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Where is the Rohour family from?

You can see how Rohour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rohour families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohour's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rohour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Rohour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rohour. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rohour. For the veterans among your Rohour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohour lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rohour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rohour in 1965 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohour 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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