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Rohel Family History

Rohel 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: Rogel, Robel, Rohe, Roher, Rosel, Rochel, Rohal, Romel, Rohl, Kohel

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Where is the Rohel family from?

You can see how Rohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rohel families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rohel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rohel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohel 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 Rohel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohel. 100% of Rohel women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rohel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Rohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohel 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Rohel. 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 193 military records available for the last name Rohel. For the veterans among your Rohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rohel in 1964 was 79, and 29 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohel 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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