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Roelker Family History

Roelker 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: Poelker, Roelke, Koelker, Voelker, Roecker, Roemer, Roker, Rocker

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Where is the Roelker family from?

You can see how Roelker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roelker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roelker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roelker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelker 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 Roelker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roelker. 50% of Roelker women worked as a Farmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Roelker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Roelker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelker 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Roelker. 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 175 military records available for the last name Roelker. For the veterans among your Roelker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Roelker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Roelker in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roelker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelker 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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