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Rohen Family History

Rohen 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: Roden, Rosen, Roen, Rohn, Rohan, Roten, Rozen, Rohe, Cohen, Bohen

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Where is the Rohen family from?

You can see how Rohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rohen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Rohen families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rohen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rohen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rohen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohen. 16% of Rohen men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Rohen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohen were Proprietor and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • Typist
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohen 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Rohen. 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 642 military records available for the last name Rohen. For the veterans among your Rohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rohen in 1966 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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