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Roethel Family History

Roethel Surname Meaning

German (Röthel): diminutive of Roth.

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


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Where is the Roethel family from?

You can see how Roethel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roethel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roethel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Roethel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Roethel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roethel families in 1880.
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What did your Roethel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roethel. 31% of Roethel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roethel women worked as a Clerical.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Poler
    16%
  • Milling Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Roethel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Roethel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roethel 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Roethel. 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 148 military records available for the last name Roethel. For the veterans among your Roethel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roethel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Roethel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roethel in 1947 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roethel 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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