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Rholen Family History

Rholen 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: Holen, Rolen, Tholen, Rhoden, Rhoten, Nolen, Hole, Holten, Rhodes

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Where is the Rholen family from?

You can see how Rholen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rholen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Rholen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rholen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rholen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rholen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rholen 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 44 census records available for the last name Rholen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rholen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rholen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rholen. For the veterans among your Rholen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rholen lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rholen

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