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Rolster Family History

Rolster 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: Polster, Holster, Roster, Royster, Bolster, Oster, Rolston, Forster

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Where is the Rolster family from?

You can see how Rolster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolster families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Rolster families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rolster's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rolster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolster 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 155 census records available for the last name Rolster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolster 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rolster. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rolster. For the veterans among your Rolster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolster

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