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Rognas Family History

Rognas 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: Jonas, Brogna, Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Regas, Rogal, Rogne, Rogness

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Where is the Rognas family from?

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

What did your Rognas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Rognas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rognas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rognas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rognas. For the veterans among your Rognas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rognas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Rognas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rognas in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 1999.

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