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Rolstin Family History

Rolstin 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, Ralstin, Royston, Colston, Holstein, Holston, Rolstad, Rolin

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Where is the Rolstin family from?

You can see how Rolstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolstin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Rolstin families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rolstin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rolstin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolstin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rolstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Rolstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolstin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rolstin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rolstin. For the veterans among your Rolstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolstin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Rolstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rolstin in 1963 was 62, and 55 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolstin 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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