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Rokel Family History

Rokel 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: Roker, Rogel, Rokes, Rockel, Robel, Yokel, Rosel, Romel, Borel, Rose

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Where is the Rokel family from?

You can see how Rokel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rokel family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rokel's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rokel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokel 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 Rokel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rokel. 67% of Rokel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Insurance
    34%

What Rokel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Rokel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rokel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rokel. For the veterans among your Rokel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rokel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rokel in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokel 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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