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Rollans Family History

Rollans 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: Rolland, Rollins, Holland, Rowland, Rolling, Collins, Roland, Pollan

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Where is the Rollans family from?

You can see how Rollans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rollans families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rollans's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rollans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollans 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 Rollans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rollans. 100% of Rollans men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollans 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Rollans. 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 228 military records available for the last name Rollans. For the veterans among your Rollans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollans lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rollans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rollans in 1956 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollans 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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