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Rogne Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named from Old Norse hraun ‘rock-strewn ground’ or raunn ‘rowan tree’ or from a word meaning ‘long ridge’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ronne, Rogness, Royse, Voge, Sogge, Horne, Boone, Roske, Rinne

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Where is the Rogne family from?

You can see how Rogne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rogne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rogne family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogne's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rogne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rogne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogne. 50% of Rogne men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rogne women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogne were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rogne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogne 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Rogne. 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 228 military records available for the last name Rogne. For the veterans among your Rogne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rogne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rogne in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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