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Rolsten Family History

Rolsten 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, Rosten, Holsten, Royston, Olsen, Colston, Osten, Holten

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Where is the Rolsten family from?

You can see how Rolsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolsten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rolsten family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rolsten's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rolsten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rolsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolsten. 50% of Rolsten men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Rolsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Rolsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolsten 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rolsten. 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 53 military records available for the last name Rolsten. For the veterans among your Rolsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolsten lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rolsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rolsten in 1967 was 84, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolsten 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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