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Roslow Family History

Roslow 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: Koslow, Rossow, Rosson, Rosol, Maslow, Rosler, Roston, Kozlow

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Where is the Roslow family from?

You can see how Roslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roslow family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roslow's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Roslow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslow 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 75 census records available for the last name Roslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslow 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Roslow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Roslow. For the veterans among your Roslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Roslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roslow in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslow 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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