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Rolstead Family History

Rolstead 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: Rolstad, Holstead, Halstead, Kolstad, Rogstad, Molstad, Rostad

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Where is the Rolstead family from?

You can see how Rolstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolstead family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rolstead families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolstead's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rolstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolstead 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 74 census records available for the last name Rolstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolstead 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rolstead. 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 Rolstead. For the veterans among your Rolstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolstead lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1967, in the United States, Rolstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rolstead in 1964 was 82, and 68 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolstead 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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