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Rohrs Family History

Rohrs Surname Meaning

German (Röhrs): shortened form of Röders a variant of Roeder.

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


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Where is the Rohrs family from?

You can see how Rohrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Rohrs families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rohrs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohrs families in 1891.
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What did your Rohrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rohrs. 100% of Rohrs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rohrs. 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 Rohrs. For the veterans among your Rohrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohrs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rohrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rohrs in 1957 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohrs 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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