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Rohlson Family History

Rohlson 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: Ohlson, Rolston, Johnson, Rosson, Rolon, Coulson, Rolfson, Poulson

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Where is the Rohlson family from?

You can see how Rohlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohlson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohlson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rohlson family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rohlson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rohlson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Rohlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohlson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Rohlson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rohlson. For the veterans among your Rohlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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