This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rozell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rozell Family History

Rozell Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Rosell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rozell family from?

You can see how Rozell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rozell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rozell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rozell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rozell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rozell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rozell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rozell. 26% of Rozell men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Rozell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rozell were Machinist and Maid.

View Census Data for Rozell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    7%

What Rozell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rozell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rozell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rozell

Passenger Lists

There are 354 immigration records available for the last name Rozell. 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.

View all Rozell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rozell. For the veterans among your Rozell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rozell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rozell family history

Discover More

What is the average Rozell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rozell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rozell in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rozell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rozell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rozell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial