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Rolingson Family History

Rolingson 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: Rolison, Rollinson, Robinson, Ellingson, Allington, Covington

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Where is the Rolingson family from?

You can see how Rolingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolingson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolingson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Rolingson families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rolingson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Rolingson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolingson 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 Rolingson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolingson. 100% of Rolingson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rolingson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Rolingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolingson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rolingson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rolingson. For the veterans among your Rolingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolingson lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Rolingson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rolingson in 1987 was 87, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolingson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolingson 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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