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Rolton Family History

Rolton Surname Meaning

variant of Rulton or Rowton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rolton family from?

You can see how Rolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rolton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Rolton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rolton families in 1911.
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What did your Rolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draughtsman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolton. 100% of Rolton men worked as a Draughtsman and 85% of Rolton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draughtsman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%
  • Shop Ass (bakers)
    8%

What Rolton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolton 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rolton. 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 221 military records available for the last name Rolton. For the veterans among your Rolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Rolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rolton in 1967 was 67, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolton 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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