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Roldan Family History

Roldan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Roldán):: variant of Rolando. habitational name from either of two towns named Roldán in Murcia.

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


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You can see how Roldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roldan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roldan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Roldan family living in Alberta. This was about 20% of all the recorded Roldan's in Canada. Alberta and 4 other provinces had the highest population of Roldan families in 1911.
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What did your Roldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roldan. 100% of Roldan 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Roldan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roldan. For the veterans among your Roldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roldan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Roldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roldan in 1952 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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