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Roleen Family History

Roleen 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: Roseen, Rolen, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Kolden, Dolen, Bolen, Roden

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Where is the Roleen family from?

You can see how Roleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roleen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roleen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Roleen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roleen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roleen 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 18 census records available for the last name Roleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roleen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roleen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roleen. For the veterans among your Roleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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