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Rokell Family History

Rokell Surname 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, Roker, Rogel, Jokela, Roll, Kell

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Where is the Rokell family from?

You can see how Rokell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rokell families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rokell families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name Rokell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rokell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Rokell. For the veterans among your Rokell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rokell Surname Meaning

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What is the average Rokell lifespan?