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Rolanson Family History

Rolanson 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: Ranson, Rolfson, Rosenson, Hokanson, Goranson, Hoganson, Rolando

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Where is the Rolanson family from?

You can see how Rolanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rolanson families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rolanson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rolanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolanson 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 107 census records available for the last name Rolanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolanson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rolanson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rolanson. For the veterans among your Rolanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolanson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolanson

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