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Rolewicz Family History

Rolewicz 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: Roderick, Rolnick, Borowicz, Bonewitz, Kotowicz, Tolerico, Olenick

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Where is the Rolewicz family from?

You can see how Rolewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Rolewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rolewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rolewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolewicz 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 Rolewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolewicz. 79% of Rolewicz 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
    79%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Rolewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Rolewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolewicz 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rolewicz. 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 146 military records available for the last name Rolewicz. For the veterans among your Rolewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolewicz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rolewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rolewicz in 1953 was 48, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolewicz 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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