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Rogo Family History

Rogo 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: Logo, Rego, Rog, Rigo, Romo, Rojo, Roso, Rago, Fogo, Rogow

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Where is the Rogo family from?

You can see how Rogo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rogo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rogo families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rogo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rogo families in 1880.
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What did your Rogo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogo. 35% of Rogo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rogo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogo were Works For Father and Secretary. .

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Works For Father
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rogo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogo 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Rogo. 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 223 military records available for the last name Rogo. For the veterans among your Rogo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rogo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rogo in 1944 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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