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Rotolo Family History

Rotolo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from rotolo, a measure of weight roughly equivalent to 800 grams, which remained in use in southern Italy until the end of the 19th century.

The surname presumably arose from a metonymic occupational name from a derivative of the personal name Roto (see Roti).

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


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Where is the Rotolo family from?

You can see how Rotolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotolo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rotolo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rotolo families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotolo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rotolo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotolo 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 Rotolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotolo. 34% of Rotolo men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Rotolo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotolo were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Welder
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rotolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotolo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rotolo. 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 828 military records available for the last name Rotolo. For the veterans among your Rotolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotolo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rotolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rotolo in 1953 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotolo 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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