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Rooland Family History

Rooland 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: Rowland, Roland, Rohland, Rolland, Rouland, Holland, Boland, Ryland

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Where is the Rooland family from?

You can see how Rooland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rooland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rooland families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rooland's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Rooland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooland 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 Rooland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rooland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rooland. For the veterans among your Rooland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rooland

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