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Roleson Family History

Roleson 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: Rolfson, Oleson, Rolison, Robeson, Roloson, Coleson, Rolston, Rosson

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Where is the Roleson family from?

You can see how Roleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Roleson families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roleson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roleson families in 1911.
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What did your Roleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roleson. 54% of Roleson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Roleson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roleson were Agent and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Agent
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Roleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roleson 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Roleson. 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 142 military records available for the last name Roleson. For the veterans among your Roleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roleson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Roleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roleson in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roleson 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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