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Roldness Family History

Roldness 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: Holness, Fodness, Rogness, Goodness, Nordness, Rodes, Rodney

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Roldness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roldness 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 Roldness. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Roldness. For the veterans among your Roldness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roldness lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Roldness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roldness in 1978 was 60, and 84 in 2003.

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