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Roslyn Family History

Roslyn Surname Meaning

see Rusling.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Roslyn family from?

You can see how Roslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roslyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Roslyn families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roslyn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Roslyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslyn 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 Roslyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roslyn. 100% of Roslyn 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslyn 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 Roslyn. 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 72 military records available for the last name Roslyn. For the veterans among your Roslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roslyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roslyn in 1966 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roslyn 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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