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Rohs Family History

Rohs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ross.

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


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Where is the Rohs family from?

You can see how Rohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rohs families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rohs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rohs families in 1891.
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What did your Rohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohs. 25% of Rohs men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rohs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohs were Accountant and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Accountant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohs 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rohs. 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 390 military records available for the last name Rohs. For the veterans among your Rohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohs lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rohs in 1958 was 33, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohs 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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