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Roehl Name Meaning

German (Röhl):: from a short form of the personal names Rudolf or Roland . habitational name from a place so named near Trier.

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


Similar surnames: Oehl, Riehl, Reil, Proehl, Roehr, Rowell, Rohn, Hehl, Rohlf, Rehl

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Where is the Roehl family from?

You can see how Roehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Roehl families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Roehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roehl families in 1891.
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What did your Roehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roehl. 100% of Roehl 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
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roehl. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Roehl. For the veterans among your Roehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roehl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Roehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roehl in 1952 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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