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Roeschlau Family History

Roeschlau 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: Rumschlag, Roesch, Schlau, Robicheau, Poeschl, Ruesch, Hoeschen

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Where is the Roeschlau family from?

You can see how Roeschlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeschlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roeschlau family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeschlau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roeschlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeschlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roeschlau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Roeschlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeschlau 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Roeschlau. 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 9 military records available for the last name Roeschlau. For the veterans among your Roeschlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeschlau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Roeschlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roeschlau in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeschlau 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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