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Rolinski Family History

Rolinski 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: Wolinski, Dolinski, Solinski, Olinski, Golinski, Kolinski, Roginski

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Where is the Rolinski family from?

You can see how Rolinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolinski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rolinski family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolinski's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolinski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolinski 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 Rolinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolinski. 72% of Rolinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rolinski women worked as a Presser.

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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
    72%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Rolinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Rolinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolinski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rolinski. 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 129 military records available for the last name Rolinski. For the veterans among your Rolinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolinski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rolinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rolinski in 1963 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolinski 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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