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Rohlader Family History

Rohlader 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: Rohleder, Schlader, Rohweder, Bohlander, Holder, Bolander, Roder

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Where is the Rohlader family from?

You can see how Rohlader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlader family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rohlader families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohlader's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rohlader families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohlader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohlader ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rohlader ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rohlader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlader 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rohlader. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rohlader. For the veterans among your Rohlader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohlader lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rohlader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rohlader in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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