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Rolsted Family History

Rolsted 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, Holsted, Rolston, Kolstad, Rogstad, Molstad, Rostad, Rosten

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Where is the Rolsted family from?

You can see how Rolsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolsted family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rolsted families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolsted's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rolsted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolsted 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 100 census records available for the last name Rolsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolsted 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Rolsted. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rolsted. For the veterans among your Rolsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolsted lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Rolsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rolsted in 1972 was 83, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolsted 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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