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Rolisen Family History

Rolisen 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: Rolison, Olsen, Rosen, Holien, Rolin, Rolfson, Reisen, Dolsen, Rossen

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Where is the Rolisen family from?

You can see how Rolisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolisen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rolisen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolisen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rolisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolisen 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 16 census records available for the last name Rolisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolisen 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 Rolisen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolisen. For the veterans among your Rolisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolisen 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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