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Rozelle Name Meaning

Altered form of French Roselle or Rosselle or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Roselle, Rosell, Norell, Rosello, Roell, Roszell, Roelke, Rotelli

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Where is the Rozelle family from?

You can see how Rozelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rozelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Rozelle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rozelle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rozelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rozelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rozelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rozelle. 22% of Rozelle men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Rozelle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rozelle were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rozelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rozelle 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Rozelle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rozelle. For the veterans among your Rozelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rozelle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rozelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rozelle in 1952 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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