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Rohss Family History

Rohss 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: Ross, Rohrs, Rohs, Cross, Moss, Rose, Roos, Rosa, Gross, Oss

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Where is the Rohss family from?

You can see how Rohss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rohss families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rohss family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rohss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Rohss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohss 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 Rohss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rohss. For the veterans among your Rohss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohss 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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