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Rogala Name Meaning

Polish (rarely Rogała) and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from Polish rogala ‘roe deer’. This term also means ‘croissant’ and may be a metonymic occupational name for a baker. As a Jewish name it is generally artifical.

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


Similar surnames: Rogal, Rogalla, Rogel, Regal, Mogul, Rajala, Gala, Rolla, Lagana

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Where is the Rogala family from?

You can see how Rogala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogala family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rogala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Rogala families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Rogala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rogala families in 1920.
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What did your Rogala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogala. 27% of Rogala men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Rogala women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rogala were Moulder and Office Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Helper
    6%
  • Moulder
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rogala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogala 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Rogala. 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 911 military records available for the last name Rogala. For the veterans among your Rogala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogala lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rogala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rogala in 1952 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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