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Roggin Family History

Roggin 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: Roggie, Rogin, Coggin, Riggin, Goggin, Wiggin, Rolin, Robin, Rogge

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Where is the Roggin family from?

You can see how Roggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roggin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Roggin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roggin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roggin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roggin. 100% of Roggin men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Roggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Roggin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Roggin. For the veterans among your Roggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Roggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roggin in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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