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Roetzel Family History

Roetzel Surname Meaning

German (Rötzel): probably a habitational name from Rotzel in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Roetzel family from?

You can see how Roetzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roetzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roetzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Roetzel families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roetzel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Roetzel families in 1880.
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What did your Roetzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roetzel. 78% of Roetzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

What Roetzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Roetzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetzel 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Roetzel. 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 151 military records available for the last name Roetzel. For the veterans among your Roetzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Roetzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roetzel in 1956 was 44, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roetzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roetzel 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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