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Rollinger Family History

Rollinger Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish French (mainly Lorraine) and German: habitational name for someone from Rollingen in Luxembourg. German: variant of Rolling.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rollinger family from?

You can see how Rollinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rollinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rollinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rollinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rollinger families in 1911.
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What did your Rollinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rollinger. 32% of Rollinger men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rollinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rollinger were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Tray Work
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Rollinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rollinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollinger 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Rollinger. 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 609 military records available for the last name Rollinger. For the veterans among your Rollinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rollinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rollinger in 1958 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rollinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollinger 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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