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Roosli Family History

Roosli 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: Loosli, Roos, Rosi, Rossi, Rolli, Roosa, Roose, Ross, Rose, Rook

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Where is the Roosli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosli 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 Roosli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Service was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roosli. 100% of Roosli women worked as a Domestic Service.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Service
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Roosli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosli 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Roosli. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roosli. For the veterans among your Roosli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Roosli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roosli in 1972 was 73, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosli 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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