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Roelle Family History

Roelle Surname Meaning

German (Rölle): variant of Röll (see Roll ). Compare Rolle

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


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Where is the Roelle family from?

You can see how Roelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Roelle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roelle. 24% of Roelle men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Roelle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roelle were Bookkeeper and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Roelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelle 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Roelle. 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 294 military records available for the last name Roelle. For the veterans among your Roelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Roelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roelle in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelle 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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