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Roughlin Family History

Roughlin 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: Coughlin, Loughlin, Roughton, Laughlin, Rochlin, Roeglin, Caughlin

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Where is the Roughlin family from?

You can see how Roughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roughlin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roughlin families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Roughlin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roughlin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Roughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roughlin 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 Roughlin. 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 Roughlin. For the veterans among your Roughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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