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Rooson Family History

Rooson 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: Rosson, Robson, Roloson, Ronson, Rowson, Royston, Roos, Rolston

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Where is the Rooson family from?

You can see how Rooson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rooson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rooson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rooson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rooson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rooson. 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 Rooson. For the veterans among your Rooson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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