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Rosel Family History

Rosel Surname Meaning

Catalan: variant of Rossell. German (Rösel): from a pet form of Rose

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


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Where is the Rosel family from?

You can see how Rosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Rosel families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Rosel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosel families in 1911.
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What did your Rosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosel. 100% of Rosel men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosel 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Rosel. 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 Rosel. For the veterans among your Rosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosel in 1955 was 30, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosel 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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