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Roeckle Family History

Roeckle 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: Heckle, Reckley, Roethle, Roelle, Roepke, Roelke, Rocke, Stoeckle

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Where is the Roeckle family from?

You can see how Roeckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeckle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roeckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roeckle families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Roeckle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roeckle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeckle 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 88 census records available for the last name Roeckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeckle 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Roeckle. 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 36 military records available for the last name Roeckle. For the veterans among your Roeckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeckle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roeckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roeckle in 1964 was 79, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeckle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeckle 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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