This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rollefson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rollefson Family History

Rollefson 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: Rollerson, Tollefson, Tollefsen, Rolfson, Tolleson, Rollinson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rollefson family from?

You can see how Rollefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollefson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rollefson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rollefson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rollefson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rollefson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollefson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rollefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollefson. 50% of Rollefson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rollefson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollefson were Checker and Housework.

View Census Data for Rollefson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Janitor
    9%
  • Checker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Rollefson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rollefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollefson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Rollefson

Passenger Lists

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Rollefson. 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.

View all Rollefson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Rollefson. For the veterans among your Rollefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rollefson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rollefson family history

Discover More

What is the average Rollefson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rollefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rollefson in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollefson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollefson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rollefson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial