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Roslan Family History

Roslan 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: Rosman, Rolan, Osman, Rosa, Joslin, Kosman, Rowland, Roman, Roseman

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Where is the Roslan family from?

You can see how Roslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roslan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roslan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roslan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roslan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roslan. 100% of Roslan 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 295 census records available for the last name Roslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslan 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Roslan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Roslan. For the veterans among your Roslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roslan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roslan in 1965 was 75, and 58 in 2003.

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