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Rotapel Family History

Rotapel 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: Stapel, Roppel, Rotramel, Tafel, Capel, Rota, Koppel, Rogel, Kopel

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Where is the Rotapel family from?

You can see how Rotapel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotapel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotapel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotapel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rotapel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotapel 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 20 census records available for the last name Rotapel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotapel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rotapel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rotapel. For the veterans among your Rotapel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotapel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rotapel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rotapel in 1970 was 81, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotapel 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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