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Roetepohl Family History

Roetepohl 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: Steltenpohl, Roedel, Oftedahl, Roethle, Roehl, Hudepohl, Roeth

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Roetepohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetepohl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roetepohl. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Roetepohl. For the veterans among your Roetepohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetepohl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Roetepohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roetepohl in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 1993.

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