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Roelant Family History

Roelant 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: Rowland, Roseland, Roland, Rieland, Rohland, Rolan, Rolland, Rylant

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Where is the Roelant family from?

You can see how Roelant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelant family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelant's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Roelant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelant 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 Roelant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roelant. 100% of Roelant 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
    100%

What Roelant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Roelant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelant 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Roelant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Roelant. For the veterans among your Roelant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Roelant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roelant in 1979 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roelant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roelant 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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