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Rolands Family History

Rolands Surname Meaning

see Rowlands.

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


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Where is the Rolands family from?

You can see how Rolands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rolands families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rolands's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolands families in 1911.
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What did your Rolands ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rolands. 100% of Rolands 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Rolands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolands 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Rolands. 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 180 military records available for the last name Rolands. For the veterans among your Rolands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolands lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rolands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rolands in 1965 was 88, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolands 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.

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