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Roeler Family History

Roeler 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: Roemer, Roesler, Roeder, Rosler, Roeber, Roeger, Roller, Roeser

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Where is the Roeler family from?

You can see how Roeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roeler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeler 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 124 census records available for the last name Roeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeler 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Roeler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Roeler. For the veterans among your Roeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeler 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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