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Roselund Family History

Roselund 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: Roseland, Rosenlund, Roslund, Rosemond, Ostlund, Oslund, Rowland

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Where is the Roselund family from?

You can see how Roselund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roselund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roselund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roselund families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Roselund's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roselund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roselund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roselund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roselund. 100% of Roselund 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Roselund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roselund 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Roselund. 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 35 military records available for the last name Roselund. For the veterans among your Roselund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roselund lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roselund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roselund in 1964 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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