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Rohwerder Family History

Rohwerder 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: Rohweder, Rohwedder, Rohleder, Herder, Roeder, Werder, Schweder

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Where is the Rohwerder family from?

You can see how Rohwerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohwerder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohwerder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rohwerder families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohwerder's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rohwerder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohwerder 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 99 census records available for the last name Rohwerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohwerder 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rohwerder. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rohwerder. For the veterans among your Rohwerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohwerder lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Rohwerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rohwerder in 1977 was 78, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohwerder 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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