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Rozel Family History

Rozel 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: Kozel, Rogel, Rozek, Robel, Rozen, Rosel, Roszel, Rozell, Romel

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Where is the Rozel family from?

You can see how Rozel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rozel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rozel families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rozel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rozel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rozel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rozel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rozel. 67% of Rozel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rozel women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rozel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rozel 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Rozel. 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 107 military records available for the last name Rozel. For the veterans among your Rozel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rozel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rozel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rozel in 1960 was 42, and 68 in 2003.

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