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Roellig Family History

Roellig 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: Rolling, Roehrig, Doelling, Rolli, Roelle, Rollin, Roeglin, Roselli

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Where is the Roellig family from?

You can see how Roellig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roellig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roellig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Roellig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Roellig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roellig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roellig 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 Roellig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Parlor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roellig. 67% of Roellig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roellig women worked as a Beauty Parlor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Parlor
    100%

What Roellig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Roellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roellig 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Roellig. 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 166 military records available for the last name Roellig. For the veterans among your Roellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roellig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roellig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Roellig in 1963 was 76, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roellig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roellig 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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