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Roeckell Family History

Roeckell Surname 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: Rockwell, Rockel, Broeckel, Boeckel, Rochell, Moeckel, Joeckel

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Where is the Roeckell family from?

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

There are 78 census records available for the last name Roeckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeckell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Roeckell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Roeckell. For the veterans among your Roeckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeckell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Roeckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roeckell in 1973 was 87, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeckell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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