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Rolson Family History

Rolson 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: Rolston, Rosson, Rolon, Rolfson, Dolson, Robson, Bolson, Rolison

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Where is the Rolson family from?

You can see how Rolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rolson families living in Ontario. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rolson's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rolson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolson 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 Rolson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolson 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Rolson. 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 216 military records available for the last name Rolson. For the veterans among your Rolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Rolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rolson in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolson 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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