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Roetling Family History

Roetling 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: Roehling, Etling, Rolling, Hoefling, Ostling, Doelling, Goetting

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Where is the Roetling family from?

You can see how Roetling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roetling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roetling family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roetling's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Roetling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roetling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Roetling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetling 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Roetling. 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 13 military records available for the last name Roetling. For the veterans among your Roetling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Roetling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roetling in 1967 was 75, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roetling 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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