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Rogell Family History

Rogell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rogel, Rosell, Rowell, Rodell, Roell, Rozell, Vogel, Roger, Roll

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Where is the Rogell family from?

You can see how Rogell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rogell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rogell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rogell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rogell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogell 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 Rogell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogell. 32% of Rogell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rogell women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rogell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rogell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogell 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Rogell. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rogell. For the veterans among your Rogell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rogell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rogell in 1966 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rogell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogell 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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