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Roszell Family History

Roszell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roszel.

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


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Where is the Roszell family from?

You can see how Roszell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roszell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roszell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Roszell families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roszell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roszell families in 1911.
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What did your Roszell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roszell. 82% of Roszell 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
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Roszell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roszell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roszell 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Roszell. 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 Roszell. For the veterans among your Roszell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roszell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roszell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roszell in 1960 was 63, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roszell 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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