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Rohser Family History

Rohser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roser, Rohner, Rohrer, Roher, Rohmer, Roeser, Rosser, Rohwer, Rowser

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Where is the Rohser family from?

You can see how Rohser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Rohser families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rohser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rohser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohser 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 Rohser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohser. 100% of Rohser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rohser women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rohser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Rohser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohser 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rohser. 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 55 military records available for the last name Rohser. For the veterans among your Rohser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohser lifespan?

Average Rohser life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohser 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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