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Roedl Family History

Roedl Surname Meaning

South German (Rödl): variant of Rödel (see Roedel).

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


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Where is the Roedl family from?

You can see how Roedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roedl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Roedl families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roedl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roedl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roedl 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 Roedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roedl. 36% of Roedl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roedl women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roedl were Shoe Cutter and Port Owner.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Shoe Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Port Owner
    50%

What Roedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roedl 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Roedl. 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 300 military records available for the last name Roedl. For the veterans among your Roedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roedl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Roedl in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roedl 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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