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Rolleson Family History

Rolleson 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: Tolleson, Rollerson, Rollison, Rollyson, Rolfson, Milleson, Mollison

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Where is the Rolleson family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rolleson. 100% of Rolleson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Rolleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolleson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rolleson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rolleson. For the veterans among your Rolleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolleson

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