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Rosenel Family History

Rosenel 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: Rosene, Rosener, Rosell, Rosen, Ravenel, Roedel, Rosner, Rossner

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Where is the Rosenel family from?

You can see how Rosenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rosenel families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rosenel's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rosenel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Rosenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Rosenel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rosenel. For the veterans among your Rosenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Rosenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rosenel in 1980 was 68, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenel 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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