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Roslington Family History

Roslington 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: Allington, Covington, Wallington, Billington, Washington, Norrington

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Where is the Roslington family from?

You can see how Roslington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Roslington families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Roslington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslington 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 Roslington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roslington. 100% of Roslington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roslington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Roslington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslington 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Roslington. 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 24 military records available for the last name Roslington. For the veterans among your Roslington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslington lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Roslington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roslington in 1966 was 83, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslington 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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