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Rogahn Family History

Rogahn Name 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: Rogan, Roman, Cogan, Logan, Roan, Grogan, Wogan, Hogan, Rohn, Rohan

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Where is the Rogahn family from?

You can see how Rogahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogahn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rogahn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogahn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rogahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rogahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rogahn. 20% of Rogahn men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Rogahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogahn 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rogahn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Rogahn. For the veterans among your Rogahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogahn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rogahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rogahn in 1961 was 47, and 27 in 2004.

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