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Rotkel Family History

Rotkel 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: Rockel, Gockel, Roker, Rocker, Rogel, Rotter, Rokes, Roedel, Rother

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Where is the Rotkel family from?

You can see how Rotkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotkel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotkel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotkel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rotkel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotkel 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 Rotkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Diamond Setter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotkel. 100% of Rotkel men worked as a Diamond Setter.

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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

  • Diamond Setter
    100%

What Rotkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Rotkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rotkel. 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 Rotkel. For the veterans among your Rotkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Rotkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rotkel in 1981 was 89, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotkel 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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