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Roslie Family History

Roslie 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: Rollie, Rosie, Rossie, Rose, Joslin, Leslie, Rosi, Emslie, Rolin

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Where is the Roslie family from?

You can see how Roslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roslie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Roslie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Roslie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roslie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roslie. 100% of Roslie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Roslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslie 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Roslie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roslie. For the veterans among your Roslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Roslie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roslie in 1980 was 70, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslie 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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