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Rotell Family History

Rotell 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: Rosell, Rowell, Rodell, Rotella, Rothell, Rotelli, Roell, Rozell

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Where is the Rotell family from?

You can see how Rotell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rotell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rotell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotell 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 Rotell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotell. 53% of Rotell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Rotell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Rotell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Rotell. 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 85 military records available for the last name Rotell. For the veterans among your Rotell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rotell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rotell in 1959 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotell 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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