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Rohar Family History

Rohar 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: Rohr, Rohan, Roher, Rosar, Rotar, Rozar, Robar, Rohal, Mohar, Omar

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Where is the Rohar family from?

You can see how Rohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rohar families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Rohar family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rohar's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rohar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rohar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rohar. 72% of Rohar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rohar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rohar were Farmer and Checker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Checker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Rohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohar 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rohar. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rohar. For the veterans among your Rohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rohar in 1963 was 79, and 62 in 2003.

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