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Rolsen Family History

Rolsen 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: Olsen, Rosen, Dolsen, Rossen, Rolen, Holsen, Rose, Nolen, Rolston

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Where is the Rolsen family from?

You can see how Rolsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rolsen families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rolsen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rolsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Grocery Driver
    50%
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What Rolsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Rolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolsen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Rolsen. 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 74 military records available for the last name Rolsen. For the veterans among your Rolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rolsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rolsen in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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