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Roslund Family History

Roslund Surname Meaning

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

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


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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.
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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%

What Roslund family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roslund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslund 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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