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Roedell Family History

Roedell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roedel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roedell family from?

You can see how Roedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roedell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roedell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Roedell families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roedell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roedell 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 Roedell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roedell. 32% of Roedell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roedell women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roedell were Lawyer and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Lawyer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Roedell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roedell 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Roedell. 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 116 military records available for the last name Roedell. For the veterans among your Roedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roedell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Roedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roedell in 1954 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roedell 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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