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Rolie Family History

Rolie 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: Rolin, Rorie, Rodie, Rolle, Rollie, Colie, Rosie, Robie, Solie, Rolfe

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Where is the Rolie family from?

You can see how Rolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rolie families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rolie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rolie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolie 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 Rolie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolie. 45% of Rolie men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Rolie women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolie were Fisherman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Rolie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolie 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Rolie. 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 96 military records available for the last name Rolie. For the veterans among your Rolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rolie in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolie 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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