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Rolly Family History

Rolly 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: Polly, Roll, Holly, Rolla, Dolly, Solly, Jolly, Rollo, Rolli, Golly

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Where is the Rolly family from?

You can see how Rolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rolly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Rolly families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rolly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rolly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolly 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 Rolly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rolly. 32% of Rolly men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rolly women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rolly were Owner and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Rolly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolly 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Rolly. 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 548 military records available for the last name Rolly. For the veterans among your Rolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolly lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Rolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rolly in 1944 was 49, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rolly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolly 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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