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Roald Family History

Roald 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: Ronald, Rold, Bold, Gold, Real, Rand, Mould, Read, Rolf, Ewald

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Where is the Roald family from?

You can see how Roald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Roald family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roald's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roald families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Roald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roald 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Roald. 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 23 military records available for the last name Roald. For the veterans among your Roald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roald in 1965 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roald 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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