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Roelse Family History

Roelse 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: Roels, Roelle, Roese, Roelke, Rose, Reese, Roessel, Royse, Oelke

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Where is the Roelse family from?

You can see how Roelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roelse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Roelse families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roelse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Roelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelse 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Roelse. 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 57 military records available for the last name Roelse. For the veterans among your Roelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roelse in 1965 was 67, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelse 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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