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Rollas Family History

Rollas 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: Rolla, Rolls, Hollas, Pallas, Dollar, Dallas, Molla, Bolla, Roll

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Where is the Rollas family from?

You can see how Rollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rollas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rollas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Rollas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rollas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rollas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rollas 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 106 census records available for the last name Rollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rollas 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rollas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rollas. For the veterans among your Rollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rollas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rollas 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 Rollas

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