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Rolis Family History

Rolis 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: Solis, Rodis, Molis, Rolin, Kolis, Polis, Ronis, Roles, Rolls, Rolfs

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Where is the Rolis family from?

You can see how Rolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rolis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Rolis families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rolis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Rolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rolis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rolis. For the veterans among your Rolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolis lifespan?

Average Rolis life expectancy in 1978 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolis 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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