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Rohder Family History

Rohder 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: Roder, Rohner, Roeder, Rohrer, Roher, Rohmer, Rohwer, Rehder, Rohde

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Where is the Rohder family from?

You can see how Rohder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rohder families living in Nebraska. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rohder's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Rohder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohder. 50% of Rohder men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Rohder women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Rohder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohder 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rohder. 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 90 military records available for the last name Rohder. For the veterans among your Rohder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rohder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rohder in 1966 was 67, and 62 in 2002.

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