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Rollyson Name Meaning

English: variant of Rollison .

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


Similar surnames: Roloson, Rollison, Dollison, Collison, Willson, Lyson, Rulison

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Where is the Rollyson family from?

You can see how Rollyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollyson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rollyson family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rollyson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rollyson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollyson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rollyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollyson. 27% of Rollyson men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Rollyson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollyson were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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What Rollyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollyson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rollyson. 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 636 military records available for the last name Rollyson. For the veterans among your Rollyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollyson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rollyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rollyson in 1955 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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