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Roelander Family History

Roelander 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: Bolander, Melander, Helander, Kolander, Shelander, Rylander

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Where is the Roelander family from?

You can see how Roelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelander family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelander's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roelander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelander 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 Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Roelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelander 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roelander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Roelander. For the veterans among your Roelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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