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Rolinson Family History

Rolinson Surname Meaning

see Rollinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rolinson family from?

You can see how Rolinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Rolinson families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rolinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolinson families in 1911.
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What did your Rolinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rolinson. 55% of Rolinson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Labourer
    46%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rolinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolinson 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Rolinson. 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 483 military records available for the last name Rolinson. For the veterans among your Rolinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolinson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rolinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rolinson in 1968 was 87, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolinson 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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