This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Roestel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Roestel Family History

Roestel 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: Roessel, Roesel, Postel, Roedel, Borstel, Ressel, Roesler, Riester

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Roestel family from?

You can see how Roestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roestel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roestel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roestel families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Roestel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roestel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roestel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Roestel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roestel. 46% of Roestel men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Roestel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    37%
  • Janitor
    19%

What Roestel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Roestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roestel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Roestel

Passenger Lists

There are 145 immigration records available for the last name Roestel. 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.

View all Roestel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Roestel. For the veterans among your Roestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roestel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roestel family history

Discover More

What is the average Roestel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Roestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roestel in 1947 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roestel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roestel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roestel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial