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Rohrbacher Family History

Rohrbacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Rohrbach.

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


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Where is the Rohrbacher family from?

You can see how Rohrbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrbacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rohrbacher families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohrbacher's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rohrbacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrbacher 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 Rohrbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrbacher. 20% of Rohrbacher men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rohrbacher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrbacher were Coal Coader and Janitor.

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Coal Coader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rohrbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrbacher 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Rohrbacher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rohrbacher. For the veterans among your Rohrbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrbacher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rohrbacher in 1953 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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