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Rollie Name Meaning

English Scottish and Irish: variant of Rowley .

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


Similar surnames: Hollie, Jollie, Collie, Ollie, Rollin, Rolle, Rolley, Goldie, Collin

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Where is the Rollie family from?

You can see how Rollie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rollie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rollie families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rollie's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Rollie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rollie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rollie. 100% of Rollie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollie 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Rollie. 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 201 military records available for the last name Rollie. For the veterans among your Rollie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rollie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rollie in 1963 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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