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Rohrbaugh Family History

Rohrbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Rohrbach.

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


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Where is the Rohrbaugh family from?

You can see how Rohrbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohrbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rohrbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rohrbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rohrbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohrbaugh 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 Rohrbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohrbaugh. 25% of Rohrbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rohrbaugh women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohrbaugh were Teacher and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Teacher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rohrbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohrbaugh 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Rohrbaugh. 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 Rohrbaugh. For the veterans among your Rohrbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrbaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rohrbaugh in 1945 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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