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Roelants Family History

Roelants 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: Rowlands, Rowland, Roseland, Romanos, Roland, Bolanos, Volante

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Where is the Roelants family from?

You can see how Roelants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelants family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelants family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roelants's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Roelants families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Roelants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelants 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Roelants. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roelants. For the veterans among your Roelants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelants lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Roelants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roelants in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelants ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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