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Rolwell Family History

Rolwell 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: Colwell, Rowell, Rodwell, Olwell, Roswell, Folwell, Oswell, Elwell

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Where is the Rolwell family from?

You can see how Rolwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rolwell family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rolwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rolwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolwell 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 51 census records available for the last name Rolwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rolwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rolwell. For the veterans among your Rolwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolwell

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