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Roaldson Family History

Roaldson 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: Rolfson, Donaldson, Rowlison, Rolison, Rollison, Roloson, Rollyson

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Where is the Roaldson family from?

You can see how Roaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaldson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roaldson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roaldson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Roaldson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Roaldson families in 1880.
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What did your Roaldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roaldson. 100% of Roaldson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Roaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaldson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Roaldson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Roaldson. For the veterans among your Roaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roaldson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Roaldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Roaldson in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roaldson 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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