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Rozzell Family History

Rozzell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Rossell or Russell. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of Rossel or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Rozzell family from?

You can see how Rozzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rozzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Rozzell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rozzell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rozzell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rozzell 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 Rozzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rozzell. 100% of Rozzell men worked as a Builders Carpenter and 100% of Rozzell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rozzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rozzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rozzell 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rozzell. 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 486 military records available for the last name Rozzell. For the veterans among your Rozzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rozzell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rozzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rozzell in 1957 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rozzell 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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