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Rol Family History

Rol 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: Sol, Rolf, Ros, Krol, Pol, Roy, Rod, Roll, Rog, Roe

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Where is the Rol family from?

You can see how Rol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Rol family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rol's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rol families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rol 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 Rol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rol. 60% of Rol 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

What Rol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rol 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Rol. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rol. For the veterans among your Rol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rol lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rol in 1961 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rol 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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