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Van Roekel Surname Meaning

Dutch is a habitational name for someone from La Rochelle, the Huguenot stronghold in France in the 17th century. This location was vigorously supported by the Dutch and had numerous Dutch connections.

Additionally, it serves as a habitational name for someone from Roekel in Gelderland.

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


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Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Van Roekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Van Roekel in 1974 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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