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Roliston Family History

Roliston 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, Royston, Colston, Holston, Liston, Alliston, Roston

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Where is the Roliston family from?

You can see how Roliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roliston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roliston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Roliston families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roliston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roliston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roliston 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 45 census records available for the last name Roliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roliston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roliston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Roliston. For the veterans among your Roliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roliston lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Roliston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roliston in 1979 was 77, and 47 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roliston 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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