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Rolsch Family History

Rolsch 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: Roesch, Rosch, Polich, Roch, Roach, Rodich, Posch, Rasch, Dolch

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Where is the Rolsch family from?

You can see how Rolsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rolsch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rolsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolsch 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 94 census records available for the last name Rolsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolsch 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rolsch. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rolsch. For the veterans among your Rolsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolsch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Rolsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rolsch in 1973 was 69, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolsch 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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