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Roslett Family History

Roslett 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: Coslett, Rosett, Rowlett, Rowett, Russett, Foskett, Follett, Tollett

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Where is the Roslett family from?

You can see how Roslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roslett families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslett's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Roslett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslett 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 26 census records available for the last name Roslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Roslett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roslett. For the veterans among your Roslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslett 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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