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Roeschley Family History

Roeschley 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: Reichley, Richley, Hoeschen, Reckley, Roesler, Beachley, Schley

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Where is the Roeschley family from?

You can see how Roeschley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeschley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roeschley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Roeschley families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roeschley's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Roeschley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeschley 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 Roeschley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roeschley. 38% of Roeschley men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

What Roeschley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Roeschley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeschley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roeschley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Roeschley. For the veterans among your Roeschley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeschley lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Roeschley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roeschley in 1941 was 47, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeschley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeschley 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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