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Roellchen Family History

Roellchen 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: Hoeschen, Hoelscher, Boeschen, Roelle, Ellen, Belcher, Roche, Eichen

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Where is the Roellchen family from?

You can see how Roellchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roellchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Roellchen families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roellchen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roellchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roellchen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roellchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Roellchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roellchen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roellchen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Roellchen. For the veterans among your Roellchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roellchen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Roellchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roellchen in 1962 was 66, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roellchen 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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