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Roelich Family History

Roelich 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: Froelich, Polich, Rodich, Rozich, Belich, Rosich, Redlich, Reich

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Where is the Roelich family from?

You can see how Roelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roelich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Roelich family living in Hampshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Roelich's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Roelich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelich 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 Roelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roelich. 50% of Roelich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

What Roelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Roelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelich 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Roelich. 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 25 military records available for the last name Roelich. For the veterans among your Roelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Roelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roelich in 1970 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelich 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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