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Rolon Family History

Rolon Name Meaning

Hispanic (Rolón): possibly from a derivative of Spanish rol ‘roll scroll reel’. This surname is most common in Paraguay and Argentina.

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


Similar surnames: Rolan, Moron, Olan, Bolon, Rolin, Colon, Polon, Rolek, Rolle, Solin

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Where is the Rolon family from?

You can see how Rolon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rolon families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rolon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rolon families in 1891.
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What did your Rolon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolon. 44% of Rolon men worked as a Labrador and 50% of Rolon women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolon were Labrador and Domestico. .

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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

  • Labrador
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Agricultor
    11%
  • Labrador
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    50%
  • Domestico
    50%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Rolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolon 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 Rolon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 926 military records available for the last name Rolon. For the veterans among your Rolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rolon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rolon in 1958 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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