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Rolinger Family History

Rolinger 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: Olinger, Rollinger, Solinger, Bolinger, Rominger, Dolinger, Trolinger

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Where is the Rolinger family from?

You can see how Rolinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rolinger family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rolinger families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Rolinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolinger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rolinger. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rolinger. For the veterans among your Rolinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Rolinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rolinger in 1967 was 85, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolinger 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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