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Roelandt Family History

Roelandt Name 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: Rowland, Roseland, Roland, Rieland, Rohland, Rolando, Rolland

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Where is the Roelandt family from?

You can see how Roelandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roelandt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roelandt family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Roelandt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Roelandt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roelandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roelandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roelandt. 50% of Roelandt men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Roelandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roelandt 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Roelandt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Roelandt. For the veterans among your Roelandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roelandt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Roelandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roelandt in 1961 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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