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Roslen Family History

Roslen 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: Rosen, Rosten, Rosler, Rossen, Roseen, Rolen, Rose, Nolen, Joslin

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Where is the Roslen family from?

You can see how Roslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Roslen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Roslen families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Roslen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslen 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 113 census records available for the last name Roslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Roslen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Roslen. For the veterans among your Roslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Roslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roslen in 1993 was 81, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslen 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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