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Roslee Family History

Roslee 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: Rosler, Roblee, Rowlee, Goslee, Rose, Mosley, Roser, Hosler, Bosler

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Where is the Roslee family from?

You can see how Roslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roslee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roslee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Roslee families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Roslee's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Roslee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roslee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roslee ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Roslee ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Roslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roslee 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Roslee. 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 11 military records available for the last name Roslee. For the veterans among your Roslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roslee lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Roslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roslee in 1983 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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