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Rolli Name Meaning

Italian: possibly a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Rollo (see Rolla ). Swiss German: variant of Roll

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roll, Rolla, Rolle, Rulli, Lolli, Rollo, Kroll, Rohlf, Colle, Poli

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Where is the Rolli family from?

You can see how Rolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rolli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rolli family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolli's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rolli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolli. 17% of Rolli 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolli 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Rolli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 579 military records available for the last name Rolli. For the veterans among your Rolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rolli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rolli in 1946 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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