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Roiland Family History

Roiland 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, Roland, Rohland, Froiland, Reiland, Rolland, Hoiland

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Where is the Roiland family from?

You can see how Roiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roiland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roiland families living in Wisconsin. This was about 20% of all the recorded Roiland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roiland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roiland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roiland. 67% of Roiland men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Roiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roiland 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Roiland. 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 61 military records available for the last name Roiland. For the veterans among your Roiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roiland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Roiland in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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