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Roszelle Family History

Roszelle 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: Roszell, Rozzelle, Rosselle, Roselle, Rozelle, Rosell, Rossello

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Where is the Roszelle family from?

You can see how Roszelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roszelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roszelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roszelle families living in Virginia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Roszelle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Roszelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roszelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roszelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roszelle. 100% of Roszelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roszelle women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Roszelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Roszelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roszelle 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Roszelle. 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 30 military records available for the last name Roszelle. For the veterans among your Roszelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roszelle lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2002, in the United States, Roszelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roszelle in 1942 was 39, and 50 in 2002.

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