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Roswel Family History

Roswel 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: Rossel, Rosel, Roszel, Roswell, Rose, Oswell, Postel, Roser, Rogel

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Where is the Roswel family from?

You can see how Roswel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roswel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Roswel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Roswel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roswel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Roswel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roswel 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 47 census records available for the last name Roswel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roswel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roswel. 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 Roswel. For the veterans among your Roswel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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