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Rouell Family History

Rouell 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: Rosell, Rowell, Rodell, Roell, Rozell, Youell, Rogel, Roll, Truell

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Where is the Rouell family from?

You can see how Rouell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rouell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rouell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rouell families living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rouell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rouell families in 1880.
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What did your Rouell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rouell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Rouell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rouell 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rouell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rouell. For the veterans among your Rouell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rouell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rouell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rouell in 1974 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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