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Roels Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal names Roeland (see Roland ) or Roelof (see Roelofs ).

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


Similar surnames: Roets, Boers, Roelofs, Reels, Roes, Riels, Roelke, Rolf, Goers

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Where is the Roels family from?

You can see how Roels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Roels families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roels families in 1911.
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What did your Roels ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roels. 100% of Roels men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roels 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 625 immigration records available for the last name Roels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Roels. For the veterans among your Roels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roels in 1963 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

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