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Rolstan Family History

Rolstan 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, Rolstad, Royston, Colston, Rosman, Holston, Kolstad, Rogstad

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Where is the Rolstan family from?

You can see how Rolstan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolstan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolstan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rolstan families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rolstan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rolstan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Rolstan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolstan 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 Rolstan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rolstan. For the veterans among your Rolstan 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 Rolstan 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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