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Rolinston Family History

Rolinston 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: Rolston, Rolison, Rollinson, Robinson, Royston, Linton, Allington

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Where is the Rolinston family from?

You can see how Rolinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolinston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rolinston family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolinston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rolinston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rolinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolinston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rolinston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rolinston. For the veterans among your Rolinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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