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Rolet Family History

Rolet 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: Rolek, Rolen, Nolet, Drolet, Roley, Roles, Rose, Mole, Rode, Nolen

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Where is the Rolet family from?

You can see how Rolet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rolet families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rolet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rolet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolet 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 284 census records available for the last name Rolet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolet 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rolet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rolet. For the veterans among your Rolet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Rolet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rolet in 1964 was 43, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolet 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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