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Roisom Family History

Roisom 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: Roisum, Riso, Rosson, Rosol, Bossom, Rosso, Raison, Rossow, Folsom

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Where is the Roisom family from?

You can see how Roisom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roisom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Roisom families living in Minnesota. This was about 82% of all the recorded Roisom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roisom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roisom 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 59 census records available for the last name Roisom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roisom 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Roisom. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roisom. For the veterans among your Roisom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roisom lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Roisom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roisom in 1975 was 78, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roisom 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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