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Roalsen Family History

Roalsen 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: Olsen, Rosen, Dolsen, Rossen, Rolen, Holsen, Ohlsen, Poulsen, Roaden

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Where is the Roalsen family from?

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

There are 85 census records available for the last name Roalsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roalsen 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Roalsen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Roalsen. For the veterans among your Roalsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roalsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Roalsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Roalsen in 1967 was 90, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roalsen 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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