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Rollwagen Family History

Rollwagen 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: Rollinger, Stellwagen, Rollman, Rolling, Bollmann, Pollen, Hollen

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Where is the Rollwagen family from?

You can see how Rollwagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollwagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rollwagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rollwagen families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rollwagen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rollwagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollwagen 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 392 census records available for the last name Rollwagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollwagen 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Rollwagen. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rollwagen. For the veterans among your Rollwagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollwagen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Rollwagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rollwagen in 1970 was 47, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollwagen 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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