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Rohrback Family History

Rohrback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Rohrbach or Rohrbeck.

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


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Where is the Rohrback family from?

You can see how Rohrback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rohrback families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohrback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohrback families in 1891.
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What did your Rohrback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrback. 20% of Rohrback men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Rohrback women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrback were Carpenter and File Clerk.

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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%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Knitter
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • File Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rohrback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrback 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Rohrback. 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 721 military records available for the last name Rohrback. For the veterans among your Rohrback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrback lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rohrback in 1955 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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