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Roelecke Family History

Roelecke 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: Roelke, Goedecke, Koenecke, Reeck, Oelke, Reincke, Roulette, Luedecke

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Where is the Roelecke family from?

You can see how Roelecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelecke family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roelecke's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Roelecke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Roelecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelecke 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Roelecke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roelecke. For the veterans among your Roelecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelecke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Roelecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roelecke in 1972 was 68, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roelecke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelecke 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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