Rosslyn Family History

Rosslyn Surname Meaning

see Rusling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Rosson, Rossin, Rossey, Rossler, Rossen, Rossman, Rossy, Crosslin, Joslyn, Josselyn

9,000 record(s) for Rosslyn

377	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
132	Immigration Records
982	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

Where is the Rosslyn family from?

You can see how Rosslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosslyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rosslyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rosslyn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosslyn's in USA. California had the highest population of Rosslyn families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosslyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosslyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rosslyn.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Rosslyn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 982 census records available for the last name Rosslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosslyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Rosslyn. 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.

Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Rosslyn. For the veterans among your Rosslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Rosslyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosslyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rosslyn in 1962 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosslyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.