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Roshell Family History

Roshell Surname Meaning

Altered form of Rochelle or Rochell surnames of French or English origin.

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


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Where is the Roshell family from?

You can see how Roshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roshell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Roshell families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Roshell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roshell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshell 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 Roshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roshell. 41% of Roshell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Roshell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roshell were Truck Driver and 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
    41%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Roshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Roshell. 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 148 military records available for the last name Roshell. For the veterans among your Roshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Roshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roshell in 1951 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roshell 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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