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Rotelle Family History

Rotelle 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: Rotella, Roelle, Rotelli, Roselle, Rozelle, Rosell, Rowell, Koelle

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Where is the Rotelle family from?

You can see how Rotelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rotelle families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rotelle's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rotelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotelle 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 236 census records available for the last name Rotelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotelle 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rotelle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rotelle. For the veterans among your Rotelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotelle lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Rotelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rotelle in 1975 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotelle 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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