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Rolsan Family History

Rolsan 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: Roldan, Rolan, Olsen, Rosa, Rolston, Roman, Polman, Rosman, Dolman

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Where is the Rolsan family from?

You can see how Rolsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolsan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rolsan families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolsan's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Rolsan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolsan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rolsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolsan. 100% of Rolsan women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rolsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolsan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rolsan. 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 Rolsan. For the veterans among your Rolsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolsan

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