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Roggers Family History

Roggers 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: Rodgers, Riggers, Rogers, Roger, Rogero, Siggers, Cogger, Rogge

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Where is the Roggers family from?

You can see how Roggers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roggers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Roggers families living in Massachusetts. This was about 16% of all the recorded Roggers's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Roggers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roggers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roggers. 30% of Roggers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Roggers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roggers were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Roggers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggers 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Roggers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roggers. For the veterans among your Roggers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roggers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roggers in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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