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Rogers Family History
Rogers Genealogy & Family TreeRogers is an English name from Cornwall, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old German words hrod (meaning “renown”) and geri (meaning “spear”) and refers to someone who excelled at using the spear. It is the 61st most common name in the United States. The family motto is Nos Nostraque Deo which means “We and ours to God.”
Other spellings include “Rodgers.” Notable people with the surname include American television show personality Fred McFeely Rogers (better known as “Mr. Rogers”), American country singer Kenny Rogers, American NFL player Reggie Rogers (Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), American actress Mimi Rogers (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Lost in Space, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd), and American actress Ginger Rogers (Top Hat, Swing Time, The Gay Divorcee). The first Rogers to come to America was Bryan Rogers in Virginia in 1621.
Rogers Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert Rogers -- --, 1660 July 5, 1723
- Samuel Rogers -- --, 1634 December 21, 1693
- John Rogers -- --, 1602 December 0, 1680 England
- John Rogers -- --, 1642 August 10, 1714
- William Rogers -- --, 1550 August 3, 1624
Rogers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Rogers -- --, 1690 December 0, 1725 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John Rogers -- --, 1662 February 3, 1662 England
- Joane Rogers -- --, 1622 May 25, 1670
- Elizabeth Rogers -- --, 1630 May 9, 1637 England
- Susan Rogers -- --, 1831 November 10, 1901
