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Rolde Family History

Rolde 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: Rode, Nolde, Golde, Rolle, Molde, Rolfe, Rohde, Roode, Rold, Rose

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Where is the Rolde family from?

You can see how Rolde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolde family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rolde families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rolde's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rolde families in 1920.
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What did your Rolde ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Rolde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolde 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Rolde. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rolde. For the veterans among your Rolde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolde lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1989, in the United States, Rolde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rolde in 1961 was 62, and 86 in 1989.

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