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Rolden Family History

Rolden 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: Kolden, Roden, Olden, Holden, Golden, Colden, Folden, Volden, Rowden

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Where is the Rolden family from?

You can see how Rolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rolden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Rolden families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rolden's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rolden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolden 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 Rolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolden. 40% of Rolden men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    30%

What Rolden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Rolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolden 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Rolden. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rolden. For the veterans among your Rolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rolden in 1971 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolden 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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