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Roatell Family History

Roatell 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: Rosell, Rowell, Bortell, Rodwell, Rodell, Mortell, Rossell, Rotella

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Where is the Roatell family from?

You can see how Roatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roatell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roatell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Roatell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roatell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Roatell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roatell 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 11 census records available for the last name Roatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roatell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roatell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roatell. For the veterans among your Roatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roatell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roatell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roatell

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