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Roeller Family History

Roeller 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: Roesler, Roller, Hoeller, Roelle, Reller, Moeller, Goeller, Voeller

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Where is the Roeller family from?

You can see how Roeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Roeller families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roeller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roeller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeller 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 Roeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roeller. 29% of Roeller men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Roeller women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roeller were Manager and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Roeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeller 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Roeller. 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 661 military records available for the last name Roeller. For the veterans among your Roeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeller lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Roeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roeller in 1946 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeller 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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