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Roschel Family History

Roschel 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: Rosche, Roscher, Moschel, Rochel, Kroschel, Rachel, Roche, Reichel

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Where is the Roschel family from?

You can see how Roschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Roschel families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Roschel's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Roschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roschel 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 Roschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roschel. 50% of Roschel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roschel women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Roschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Roschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roschel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Roschel. 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 265 military records available for the last name Roschel. For the veterans among your Roschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roschel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Roschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roschel in 1962 was 71, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roschel 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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