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Roleston Family History

Roleston Surname Meaning

see Rolleston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roleston family from?

You can see how Roleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roleston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Roleston families living in Florida. This was about 74% of all the recorded Roleston's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Roleston families in 1880.
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What did your Roleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roleston. 100% of Roleston men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Roleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roleston 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Roleston. 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 38 military records available for the last name Roleston. For the veterans among your Roleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roleston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Roleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roleston in 1980 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roleston 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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