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Rolshausen Family History

Rolshausen 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: Holzhausen, Nordhausen, Wilshusen, Holthusen, Holzhauser, Wellhausen

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Where is the Rolshausen family from?

You can see how Rolshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolshausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rolshausen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rolshausen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rolshausen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rolshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolshausen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rolshausen. 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 227 military records available for the last name Rolshausen. For the veterans among your Rolshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolshausen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Rolshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rolshausen in 1969 was 75, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolshausen 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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