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Rolek Family History

Rolek Surname Meaning

Polish: probably a derivative of rola ‘soil plowed land’ with the diminutive suffix -ek and so a metonymic occupational name for a plowman.

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


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Where is the Rolek family from?

You can see how Rolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Rolek families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rolek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rolek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolek 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 Rolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolek. 27% of Rolek men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Rolek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolek were Miner and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Hair Dresser
    17%
  • Folder
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Rolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolek 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Rolek. 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 247 military records available for the last name Rolek. For the veterans among your Rolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rolek in 1959 was 43, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolek 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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