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Rolans Family History

Rolans Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roland, Romans, Rolan, Boland, Rowland, Roman, Solano, Ryland, Olan

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Where is the Rolans family from?

You can see how Rolans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Rolans families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolans's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Rolans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Rolans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rolans. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rolans. For the veterans among your Rolans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolans lifespan?

Average Rolans life expectancy in 1976 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolans 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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