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Rovelstad Family History

Rovelstad 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: Rolstad, Kolstad, Rogstad, Shelstad, Molstad, Rostad, Olstad, Elstad

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Where is the Rovelstad family from?

You can see how Rovelstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rovelstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rovelstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rovelstad families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rovelstad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rovelstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rovelstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rovelstad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Rovelstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rovelstad 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rovelstad. 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 70 military records available for the last name Rovelstad. For the veterans among your Rovelstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rovelstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rovelstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rovelstad in 1966 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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