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Rogal Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Rogala . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the village Rogal(e) in Poland. Germanized form of Polish Rogala .

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


Similar surnames: Rogala, Gogol, Rogalla, Royal, Rosal, Rogel, Fogal, Roybal, Roan

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Where is the Rogal family from?

You can see how Rogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rogal families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rogal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rogal families in 1891.
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What did your Rogal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rogal. 100% of Rogal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogal 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Rogal. 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 594 military records available for the last name Rogal. For the veterans among your Rogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rogal in 1958 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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