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Roslund Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of ros ‘rose’ + lund ‘grove’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oslund, Rosenlund, Hoglund, Naslund, Gronlund, Forslund, Ostlund

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Where is the Roslund family from?

You can see how Roslund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roslund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Roslund families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roslund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roslund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roslund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roslund. 40% of Roslund men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Student
    9%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Roslund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslund 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Roslund. 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 267 military records available for the last name Roslund. For the veterans among your Roslund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roslund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roslund in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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