This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Roarson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Roarson Family History

Roarson 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: Parson, Ranson, Courson, Ramson, Pearson, Rosson, Forson, Marson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Roarson family from?

You can see how Roarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roarson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roarson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roarson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roarson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roarson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roarson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Roarson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Roarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roarson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Roarson

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Roarson. 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.

View all Roarson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Roarson. For the veterans among your Roarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roarson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roarson family history

Discover More

What is the average Roarson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Roarson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Roarson in 1970 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roarson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roarson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roarson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial