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Rohwohlt Family History

Rohwohlt 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: Rosholt, Hohlt, Root, Rowett, Holt, Rowell, Rosdahl, Rotolo, Wohl

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Where is the Rohwohlt family from?

You can see how Rohwohlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohwohlt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rohwohlt family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohwohlt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rohwohlt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohwohlt 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 9 census records available for the last name Rohwohlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohwohlt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rohwohlt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rohwohlt. For the veterans among your Rohwohlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohwohlt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Rohwohlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rohwohlt in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohwohlt 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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