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Roeckl Family History

Roeckl Name 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: Rock, Roedel, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Rockel, Boeck, Rocks, Robeck

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Where is the Roeckl family from?

You can see how Roeckl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeckl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roeckl family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeckl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roeckl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeckl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roeckl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roeckl. 100% of Roeckl women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Roeckl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeckl 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Roeckl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Roeckl. For the veterans among your Roeckl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeckl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roeckl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roeckl in 1965 was 71, and 97 in 2003.

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