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Rolan Family History

Rolan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Rolán): from the personal name Rolán a variant of Rolando.

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


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Where is the Rolan family from?

You can see how Rolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Rolan families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rolan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rolan families in 1891.
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What did your Rolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rolan. 60% of Rolan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Rolan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Commercial Traveller
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolan 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 Rolan. 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 646 military records available for the last name Rolan. For the veterans among your Rolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rolan in 1949 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolan 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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