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Roggenbach Family History

Roggenbach 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: Riggenbach, Roggenbuck, Rothenbach, Rosenbach, Rockenbach, Roggenkamp

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Where is the Roggenbach family from?

You can see how Roggenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roggenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Roggenbach families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roggenbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roggenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roggenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roggenbach. 75% of Roggenbach men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    75%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Roggenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggenbach 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Roggenbach. 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 84 military records available for the last name Roggenbach. For the veterans among your Roggenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggenbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roggenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roggenbach in 1965 was 81, and 71 in 2003.

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