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Roell Family History

Roell Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Röll): see Roll

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


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Where is the Roell family from?

You can see how Roell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Roell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roell 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 Roell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roell. 25% of Roell men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Roell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roell were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housework
    10%

What Roell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roell 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Roell. 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 Roell. For the veterans among your Roell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Roell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roell in 1945 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roell 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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